Aerospace & Defense Senior Buyer — Remote

Leonardo DRS; Melbourne (FL); A distancia; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Leonardo DRS in Melbourne, FL is seeking an experienced Buyer III to join our Supply Chain team in a fast-paced aerospace environment. This role manages procurement of complex materials and services, emphasizes negotiation, supplier management, and on-time delivery to support engineering and production programs.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of DFARS/FAR purchasing experience in aerospace/defense, strong knowledge of ITAR and ERP/MRP systems, and proven

Formación

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field.
• 5+ years of DFARS/FAR purchasing experience in Aerospace/Defense.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and government procurement regulations.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsabilidades

• Execute procurement activities for high-value, technically complex components and assemblies.
• Analyze MRP/ERP demand and issue RFQs, RFPs, and POs to qualified suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier quotes for technical compliance, cost, and delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support long-term sourcing initiatives.
• Ensure supplier performance by actively managing delivery, quality, and responsiveness; initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, program management, contracts, and legal to ensure alignment with program objectives and contract requirements.
• Support supplier risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and improvement plans.
• Assist in audits and compliance reviews related to purchasing activities and documentation.
• Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce cycle times.
• Ensure accurate and timely input of procurement data into ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Maintain records in accordance with internal procedures and government regulations.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle ERP

MRP/ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Leonardo DRS in Melbourne, FL is seeking an experienced Buyer III to join our Supply Chain team in a fast-paced aerospace environment. This role manages procurement of complex materials and services, emphasizes negotiation, supplier management, and on-time delivery to support engineering and production programs.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of DFARS/FAR purchasing experience in aerospace/defense, strong knowledge of ITAR and ERP/MRP systems, and proven