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Buyer, Indirect (R&D/Soft Services Procurement)

Anduril - Costa Mesa, CA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-07-27

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Salary: USD 98,000 - 130,000 / annual

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Buyer to join the Indirect Procurement team supporting R&D and soft services procurement. The role focuses on managing purchase orders, supplier relationships, and ensuring on-time delivery of critical materials and services for key defense programs. Key responsibilities include creating and managing purchase orders to meet production and program needs; maintaining supplier relationships and monitoring performance across quality, delivery, and pricing; quickly resolving supply chain disruptions and delivery delays; monitoring and expediting orders to meet deadlines; partnering with cross-functional teams (Finance, IT, HR, Legal, Facilities) and program teams to align procurement with company goals; and maintaining accurate records while tracking procurement KPIs to identify process improvements. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or a related field with 2+ years of supply chain experience including technical procurement. Required skills include the ability to read technical drawings and blueprints. Preferred qualifications include strong organizational and time-management skills, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, proficiency in Excel, experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), and an analytical mindset with attention to detail. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense technology in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment supporting national security initiatives. The role offers growth potential within a scaling organization with hands-on experience in procurement and supply chain operations. Anduril offers competitive benefits, equity grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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