Aerospace & Defense Senior Buyer — Remote (9/80)

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); A distancia; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking an experienced Buyer III to join our Supply Chain team in Melbourne, FL. You will procure Circuit Card Assemblies, materials, components, and services for engineering and production programs in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

The role requires strong negotiation, supplier management, and on-time delivery of high-quality goods, with the 9/80 telework schedule and remote work options. U.S. citizenship is required for government contracts.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 5 years DFAR/FAR purchasing in aerospace.
• 5+ years in procurement or supply chain, 3+ years in aerospace/defense.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and U.S. government procurement.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsabilidades

• Execute procurement activities for high-value, technically complex components and assemblies per FAR/DFARS and company policy.
• Analyze MRP/ERP demand and issue RFQs, RFPs, and POs to qualified suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier quotes for technical compliance, cost, and delivery; perform cost/price analysis and negotiations.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support long-term strategic sourcing.
• Ensure supplier performance by managing delivery, quality, and responsiveness; initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, program management, contracts, and legal for 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 improvements to increase efficiency and reduce cycle times.
• Ensure input of procurement data into ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Maintain records per internal procedures and government regulations.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship mgmt

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree

5+ years DFARS/FAR purchasing experience

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

Descripción del empleo

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking an experienced Buyer III to join our Supply Chain team in Melbourne, FL. You will procure Circuit Card Assemblies, materials, components, and services for engineering and production programs in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

The role requires strong negotiation, supplier management, and on-time delivery of high-quality goods, with the 9/80 telework schedule and remote work options. U.S. citizenship is required for government contracts.