Buyer, Indirect (r&d/soft Services Procurement)

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Hardware Operations : Supply Chain : Procurement

The Buyer, Indirect (R&D/Soft Services Procurement) role at Anduril Industries supports procurement activities for key programs, manages supplier relationships, and ensures on-time delivery of critical materials and services. This role is part of the Indirect Procurement team and requires collaboration with internal teams and program teams to align procurement with company goals.

What you'd actually do

  1. Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to meet production and program needs.
  2. Maintain relationships with suppliers, monitor performance, and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, and pricing.
  3. Quickly resolve supply chain disruptions, delivery delays, and quality issues to keep projects on track.
  4. Monitor and expedite orders to meet deadlines and production schedules.
  5. Partner with internal teams (Finance, IT, HR, Legal, Facilities, etc.) and program teams to align procurement with company goals.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field
  • 2+ years of supply chain experience, including technical procurement
  • Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints
  • Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA

Nice to have

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
  • Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

What the JD emphasized

  • technical procurement