Sr Buyer
Anduril Industries
- McHenry, MS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 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
- Support the management of suppliers as follows:
- 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
- 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)
- Experience working in defense contract manufacturing, AS9100 QMS, ITAR, and HazMat experience
- Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR and DFAR)
- Platinum Benefits: We offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision, life) and cover 100 percent of the premiums for you.
- 16 Weeks paid parental leave for all caregivers
- Family planning: We're proud to offer comprehensive family planning support. Fertility planning and treatment, adoption support, gestational carrier support and fertility preservation are all included.
- Unlimited Provisions: From breakfast to dinner, our kitchen team has you covered with healthy meals and snacks at every office.
- Commuter benefits depending on region
- Relocation assistance
- Unlimited and Incentivized Time Off