# Senior Buyer, Commercial Hardware Procurement

**Company**: Anduril
**Location**: Costa Mesa, California, United States
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $129,000-$171,000 USD
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Technology

**Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/andurilindustries/jobs/4802286007
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## Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior 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 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 Senior 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.

Required qualifications include:

- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field

- 5+ 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.

The salary range for this role is $129,000-$171,000 USD.

## Skills

### Required
- supply chain management
- procurement
- technical procurement
- ERP systems
- Excel

### Nice to have
- organizational skills
- communication skills
- negotiation skills
- analytical skills