Senior Buyer

Summary

Join Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, as a sourcing and purchasing specialist supporting the procurement of engineered components for defense contract manufacturing. You will manage inventory, coordinate with ERP systems, and interact with suppliers. The ideal candidate possesses experience in defense contract manufacturing and ERP systems. This remote position offers up to 25% travel and a competitive compensation package including comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of experience in inventory control, ERP, and MRO purchasing OR high school diploma with 5-7 years of relevant experience
• Experience with commodity-based contract manufacturing, ERP, proposals, planning, and technical sourcing
• History of applying standard purchasing practices and procedures including compliance for audits and traceability
• Knowledge of best practices for inventory management to maintain traceability and cost accuracy
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, managers, employees, and suppliers
• Advanced skill level and presentation skills in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point)

Responsibilities

• Perform purchasing of indirect (non-inventory) and direct (inventory) items, including raw materials, composite components, chemicals, electronic components, industrial equipment, supplies, services, outside processes, and consumables as required
• Establish and maintain minimum and maximum levels of inventory and supplies to mitigate shortage risks
• Coordinate with ERP and configuration managers for demand planning and accuracy
• Participate in production and program meetings to report supply chain status and ensure appropriate planning
• Expedite orders to ensure required delivery dates are met and communicate status of open orders
• Track and report supplier performance, supply chain metrics, and budgetary spend per program
• Maintain a vendor approved supplier file database within the company’s inventory management platform
• Assist with obtaining supplier pricing, proposal preparation, supplier capability survey submission review, establishing terms, and other supplier management, as needed
• Monitor quality and delivery performance of suppliers
• Assist in resolution of various supplier issues, including the resolution of billing discrepancies, shipment accuracy, and adherence to expected supplier performance
• Complete and monitor reports providing supplier performance metrics
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in defense contract manufacturing, AS9100 QMS, ITAR, and HazMat experience
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR and DFAR)

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents. For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package