Buyer/Planner

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Quonset, RI
Salary
$85,000–$112,000 / yr
Posted
158 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $98k
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This role pays less than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $140,000–$214,925 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $98k versus about $177k 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/Planner

The Buyer/Planner joins the Maritime team to manage procurement processes and strategic sourcing initiatives for autonomous underwater vehicles used in seabed exploration. This role involves managing the full purchase order lifecycle, maintaining daily supplier relationships, and resolving issues related to quality, pricing, and delivery. The individual will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and manufacturing teams to ensure production goals are met while developing sourcing strategies for direct commodities. Key responsibilities include monitoring procurement KPIs, creating standard operating procedures, and managing the supplier lifecycle from selection through exit. The ideal candidate possesses over five years of technical procurement experience in a manufacturing environment and demonstrates strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. This role requires the ability to interpret design specifications and navigate a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail for complex maritime robotics projects.

What you'll do

  • Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to meet production and program requirements.
  • Manage daily supplier relationships while monitoring performance regarding quality, delivery, and pricing.
  • Resolve supply chain disruptions, delivery delays, and quality issues to maintain project timelines.
  • Monitor and expedite orders to ensure they meet specific manufacturing deadlines.
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies for direct commodities and specific categories.
  • Manage the full supplier lifecycle from initial selection and induction through ongoing management.
  • Track procurement KPIs and identify opportunities to streamline internal processes.
  • Document and report supplier performance during daily, weekly, and monthly review meetings.

What we're looking for

  • Must have at least 5 years of technical procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Must possess excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal relationship management skills.
  • Must demonstrate strong organizational, time-management, and analytical thinking skills.
  • Must have the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and collaborate across different departments.
  • Must be able to interpret and understand technical design specifications.
  • Must be capable of performing in a fast-paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment.
  • Must possess high attention to detail and sound judgment in decision-making.

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