Senior Supply Chain Procurement Buyer

• CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators
• border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly
• stay ahead of evolving threats.
• CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel
• Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle
• London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com .
• Role Overview:
• The Senior Supply Chain Procurement Planner will lead the development and execution of procurement and material planning activities to support radar defense programs and upcoming government-defined contracts. This role is ideal for a hands-on supply chain professional who has worked within FAR/DFARS-regulated environments and is comfortable establishing compliant processes in a startup setting.
• This position will play a key role in shaping procurement strategy, supplier relationships, and compliance readiness as the company transitions from commercial development to government contracting

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Material Planning
• Develop and execute procurement and material planning strategies aligned with product development, production schedules, and future government program requirements
• Manage long lead-time components, prototype-to-production transitions, and evolving bills of material
• Create and manage purchase orders, supplier schedules, and delivery commitments
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and leadership teams
• Government Contract Readiness & Compliance
• Establish procurement processes compliant with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and contract flow-down requirements
• Support preparation for government audits, reviews, and compliance assessments
• Assist leadership with supply chain inputs for proposals, bids, and contract negotiations
• Develop documentation, policies, and controls required for government-defined contracts
• Supplier Development & Management
• Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers capable of supporting radar defense and government program requirements
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms within startup constraints and delegated authority
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions as needed
• Develop alternate sourcing and risk mitigation strategies
• Cost, Schedule & Risk Management
• Analyze material costs and identify cost control and cost-reduction opportunities
• Balance schedule, cost, and quality in a fast-paced development environment
• Proactively identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans
• Support make/buy decisions and scalability planning
• Systems & Process Development
• Implement and improve procurement and planning processes as the company scales
• Support ERP/MRP system implementation, configuration, and data integrity
• Develop tracking and reporting tools for management visibility
• Establish key supply chain metrics and performance indicators
• What Success Looks Like in This Role
• Procurement processes are compliant, scalable, and audit-ready
• Suppliers are qualified, reliable, and aligned with organizational needs
• Long lead items are planned and ordered without impacting schedules
• The supply chain is prepared to confidently pursue and execute government contracts
• Why Join Us
• Opportunity to build the supply chain foundation for a growing team
• High visibility and direct impact on company strategy and execution
• Collaborative, fast-moving environment with real ownership and autonomy
• Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5 - 7+ years of supply chain, procurement, or material planning experience in an aerospace and/or defense industry
• Demonstrated experience working with government-defined contracts and FAR/DFARS/ITAR cybersecurity (CMMC), AS9100 standards, proactively mitigating compliance risk requirements
• Experience managing long lead-time, high-complexity radar defense components
• Strong understanding of supplier qualification and contract flow-downs
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Preferred Requirements:
• Experience supporting early-stage organizations
• Familiarity with ITAR and export-controlled environments
• Experience supporting proposal development (RFPs, RFQs, cost estimates)
• CPSM, CPIM, or similar supply chain certification
• Why CHAOS?
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits : 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 200 employees and counting across 5 global offices
• The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity
• benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a 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.
• Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.
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