# Buyer, Commercial Hardware Procurement

**Company**: Anduril
**Location**: Costa Mesa, California, United States
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $98,000-$130,000 USD
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Technology

**Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/andurilindustries/jobs/4802276007
**Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_3650f41a-198

## Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Buyer to join our Commercial Procurement team. In this role, you will support procurement activities for key programs, manage supplier relationships, and ensure on-time delivery of critical materials and services.

This position is ideal for someone who is hungry to grow, eager to learn, and ready to thrive in a high-growth, mission-driven company. Join us if you're looking for:

- Opportunity for Growth: Be part of a scaling organization with endless opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Gain hands-on experience in procurement and supply chain operations.

- Fast-Paced Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology with a dynamic, innovative team.

- Impactful Work: Support critical programs that make a difference in national security.

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for:

- Purchase Order Management: Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to meet production and program needs.

- Supplier Coordination: Maintain relationships with suppliers, monitor performance, and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, and pricing.

- Problem Solving: Quickly resolve supply chain disruptions, delivery delays, and quality issues to keep projects on track.

- Order Tracking: Monitor and expedite orders to meet deadlines and production schedules.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to align procurement with company goals.

- Data & Process Management: Maintain accurate records, track procurement KPIs, and identify opportunities to streamline processes.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- A Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field.

- 2+ years of supply chain experience, including technical procurement.

- Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints.

- Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA.

Preferred qualifications include:

- Strong organizational and time-management skills.

- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

- Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.

- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, income protection, generous time off, family planning and parenting support, mental health resources, professional development, commuter benefits, relocation assistance, and a retirement savings plan.

## Skills

### Required
- supply chain management
- procurement
- supplier relationship management
- quality control
- delivery management
- order tracking
- cross-functional collaboration
- data analysis
- process improvement

### Nice to have
- Excel
- ERP systems
- analytical skills
- problem-solving skills
- communication skills
- negotiation skills