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, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and 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, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit 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 Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and 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. #LI-onsite