Federal Buyer (Technical Procurement/FAR & DFAR)

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

106d • $76,000 - $114,000

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field
• 2+ years of supply chain experience, including technical procurement
• Experience with aerospace/defense industry standards, ITAR compliance, and FAR/DFAR regulations
• Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints
• Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to meet production and program needs.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, monitor performance, and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, and pricing.
• Quickly resolve supply chain disruptions, delivery delays, and quality issues to keep projects on track.
• Monitor and expedite orders to meet deadlines and production schedules.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to align procurement with company goals.
• Maintain accurate records, track procurement KPIs, and identify opportunities to streamline processes.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, ITAR, FAR/DFAR regulations, and maintain accurate procurement records.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost for U.S. roles.
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) fully covered for UK roles.
• Private health plan through Bupa fully subsidized for AUS roles.
• 100% coverage of Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support including fertility and adoption coverage.
• Free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and life coaching.
• Professional development stipend available to all employees.
• Company-funded commuter benefits based on region.
• Relocation assistance depending on role eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both traditional and Roth for US roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees