Senior Buyer

Waltham, MA (WMA-01)full timeOn Site

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senior

$142k–$188k

H1B: no

Anduril Industries Senior Buyer at Anduril Industries manages end-to-end procurement lifecycle and strategic sourcing for Imaging Supply Chain. Leads negotiations and optimizes supplier base to support next-generation defense technologies.

Responsibilities

End-to-End Procurement Ownership: Drive the complete, cradle-to-grave procurement lifecycle—from early engineering requirements and purchase order execution to invoice resolution with finance.
Strategic Sourcing & Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to identify, evaluate, and select best-in-class suppliers for complex technical components.
Commercial Negotiation & Cost Optimization: Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, lead times, and master service agreements (MSAs) while actively identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
Supply Base Strategy & Health: Analyze market trends, benchmark supplier performance, and optimize our Approved Supplier List (ASL) through strategic expansion or consolidation.
Operational Execution & Issue Resolution: Proactively mitigate supply chain risks, lead cross-functional projects to hit quality and delivery KPIs, and quickly resolve downstream receiving or accounting discrepancies.

Qualification

Exceptional verbal$142

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
6+ years of experience in technical procurement, material planning, or direct supply chain management (aerospace/defense or hardware manufacturing experience is a plus).
Hands-on experience navigating and managing workflows within modern ERP and PLM systems; comfort reading technical drawings, specifications, or Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Proven track record of negotiating complex contracts and delivering quantifiable cost savings.
Strong analytical mindset with a bias for action; ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment and adapt quickly to evolving priorities.
Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills with an innate ability to build trust across both internal engineering teams and external vendor executives.
$142,000—$188,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. 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: