Senior Buyer

About The Team

The Anduril Imaging team develops state-of-the-art imaging systems across both hardware and software, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. The team is heavily involved in utilizing computer vision, perception, electro-optical, infrared, and sensor data to give the US and its allies an advantage.

About The Role

As a member of the Supply Chain Team, you will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, negotiating prices, and ensuring parts are delivered on time. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic team working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to support the development and sourcing of cutting-edge defense technologies. The right person for this role is someone who can excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties; has strong people and communication skills; is eager to identify opportunities, find solutions, execute plans, and evaluate results critically and expediently; is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.

Responsibilities

• Own procurement process cradle-to-grave for multiple product lines or commodity types
• Lead cross-functional projects to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets
• Maintain procurement master data across multiple Bill of Materials to ensure accurate information is flowed to Planning and Production
• Support Sourcing Engineering & Manufacturing teams to determine best sources
• Identify and execute cost reduction projects; including strategic procurement and commercial term negotiation
• Onboard new suppliers in accordance with Anduril Quality Manual and maintain the Approved Supplier List
• Evaluate suppliers using procurement KPIs and analyze performance trends as part of the Supply Chain performance reviews
• Conduct research, benchmark, and collect market data to ensure a best-in-class supply base
• Place purchase orders and resolve downstream issues with receiving, finance, and accounting

Requirements

• 8+ years of Procurement or Supply Chain Management experience
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with ERP and PLM systems
• Experience with technical procurement
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in relevant manufacturing industries (e.g., Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Space, Electronics)
• FAR/DFARS experience

Pay

US Salary Range $129,000—$171,000 USD

Benefits

Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensuring you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.