Staff Buyer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
171 days ago
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Similar $209k
This role $193k
$149k most similar roles pay here $264k

This role pays less than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $179,999–$238,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $193k versus about $209k 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 · Staff Buyer

The Staff Buyer joins the 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 and expedite orders to meet production schedules, and resolve supply chain disruptions or quality issues. You will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams while maintaining procurement records and tracking key performance indicators. The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or business, along with over twelve 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 to solve complex problems within the defense technology sector.

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.
  • 12+ years of supply chain experience, including technical procurement.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
  • Ability to work onsite in Costa Mesa, CA (willingness to relocate if necessary).
  • Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Analytical mindset with high attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

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