Buyer/Planner, Maritime

Anduril Industries

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

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k
This role $114k
$86k most similar roles pay here $219k

This role pays less than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $130,500–$206,312 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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, Maritime

As a member of the Supply Chain team, the Buyer/Planner, Maritime manages the procurement process and contributes to strategic sourcing initiatives for maritime products. This role involves creating and managing purchase orders, maintaining daily supplier relationships, monitoring performance, and resolving issues related to quality, delivery, and pricing. The individual will work cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and manufacturing teams to ensure production schedules are met while developing sourcing strategies for direct commodities. Key responsibilities include tracking procurement KPIs, documenting supplier lifecycles, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives for cost savings. The ideal candidate possesses over five years of technical procurement experience in a manufacturing environment and demonstrates strong skills in negotiation, documentation, and analytical problem-solving. They must be able to interpret design specifications and navigate a fast-paced environment while managing complex tasks and creating standard operating procedures.

What you'll do

  • Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to meet production and program needs.
  • Manage daily 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.
  • Support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for direct commodities and categories.
  • Manage the full supplier lifecycle from selection and induction through ongoing management and exit.
  • Track procurement KPIs and identify opportunities to streamline internal processes.
  • Document and report supplier performance during regular review meetings.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 5+ years of technical procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Must possess excellent documentation, communication, and interpersonal relationship skills.
  • Must demonstrate strong negotiation skills to drive the achievement of objectives.
  • Must have strong organizational and time-management skills to work in fast-paced environments.
  • Must be able to interpret and understand related design specifications.
  • Must possess high levels of problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
  • Must be able to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams across different functions and borders.

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