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.

, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. 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

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

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

: 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-de

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