Buyer, Mission Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$99,000–$130,000 / yr
Posted
16 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $182k
This role $114k
$85k most similar roles pay here $229k

This role pays less than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $153,737–$209,600 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $182k 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, Mission Systems

The Buyer, Mission Systems joins the Mission Systems Procurement team to support critical programs by managing supplier relationships and ensuring the on-time delivery of essential materials and services. In this role, you will create and manage purchase orders, monitor performance, resolve supply chain disruptions, and track orders to meet production schedules. You will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams while maintaining accurate records and tracking procurement KPIs. The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or business, along with at least three years of experience in technical procurement. Required skills include the ability to read technical drawings and blueprints. Preferred qualifications include proficiency in Excel, experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, and strong negotiation abilities. This role focuses on procurement for defense technology products involving autonomy, AI, and sensor fusion.

What you'll do

  • Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to meet production and program needs.
  • 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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