Senior Buyer, Commercial Hardware Procurement

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

This role is for a Senior Buyer in Commercial Hardware Procurement at Anduril Industries, a defense technology company. The primary focus is on managing purchase orders, supplier relationships, and ensuring on-time delivery of materials and services to support key programs. While the company utilizes AI and advanced technologies, this specific role is in procurement and supply chain operations, not directly involved in AI/ML development or deployment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Purchase Order Management: Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to meet production and program needs.
  2. Supplier Coordination: Maintain relationships with suppliers, monitor performance, and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, and pricing.
  3. Problem Solving: Quickly resolve supply chain disruptions, delivery delays, and quality issues to keep projects on track.
  4. Order Tracking: Monitor and expedite orders to meet deadlines and production schedules.
  5. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to align procurement with company goals.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field
  • 5+ years of supply chain experience
  • 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)
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

What the JD emphasized

  • technical procurement