Buyer, Hardware Platforms Core Tech

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $211k
This role $150k
$113k most similar roles pay here $280k

This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $176,687–$245,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $150k versus about $211k for comparable roles.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Buyer, Hardware Platforms Core Tech

The Buyer, Hardware Platforms Core Tech joins the Hardware Platforms Core Tech Procurement team to support procurement activities for key programs. This individual will manage the full lifecycle of purchase orders, coordinate directly with suppliers to monitor performance and resolve issues regarding quality, pricing, and delivery, and proactively solve supply chain disruptions to keep projects on track. The role involves tracking orders against production schedules and collaborating cross-functionally with engineering and manufacturing teams. Essential skills include the ability to read technical drawings and blueprints, along with proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. This position focuses on securing critical materials and services for defense technology programs involving advanced autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technologies within a high-growth hardware production environment.

What you'll do

  • Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to meet production and program requirements.
  • Maintain supplier relationships while monitoring performance regarding quality, delivery, and pricing.
  • Resolve supply chain disruptions, delivery delays, and quality issues to keep projects on track.
  • Monitor and expedite orders to ensure they meet specific deadlines and production schedules.
  • Maintain accurate procurement records and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Identify and implement opportunities to streamline internal procurement processes.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of supply chain experience, including technical procurement.
  • Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints.
  • Ability to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA if not already local.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills (preferred).
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities (preferred).
  • Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle (preferred).
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills (preferred).

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