Associate Buyer

Leonardo DRS; Melbourne (FL); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

9/80 program

Paid vacation & parental leave

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Melbourne, FL seeks an Associate Buyer to support our Melbourne team remotely. You will place purchase orders, track costs and deliveries, and resolve issues to keep programs moving.

You’ll work with suppliers and internal partners, stay organized, and build strong supplier relationships as you grow in procurement and operations. This is a great opportunity to develop in a defense-focused supply chain role.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience and 0+ years of experience in Purchasing.
• Ability to understand and adhere to all laws pertaining to procurement, contracts, breach by contract, etc.
• U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Responsibilities

• Expedite open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers on delivery commitments and schedule changes.
• Support buyers with documentation, purchase order updates, and routine procurement transactions.
• Update and maintain accurate purchasing data in the ERP system, including purchase order status, requisition updates, and related line notes.
• Ensure timely and accurate system updates to support material visibility, procurement status, and business reporting.
• Provide surge support across the procurement organization based on workload, shortages, and business priorities.
• Assist in resolving routine supplier delivery issues through follow-up and internal coordination.
• Support reporting, status reviews, and follow-up actions related to procurement activities.
• Coordinate with buyers, planning, operations, and other internal stakeholders to ensure procurement information is current and accurate.
• Escalate issues impacting delivery, system accuracy, or procurement execution to the appropriate level.
• Help maintain data integrity across purchasing records and support continuous improvement in purchasing processes and status visibility.

Skills

Purchasing knowledge

Procurement processes

Documentation skills

Supplier relations

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP system

Job description

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Location: Melbourne, FL, US, 32935

The Electro Optical InfraredSystems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborneplatforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Job Summary

Help deliver the technology behind critical missions as an Associate Buyer supporting our Melbourne team remotely. You’ll work with suppliers and internal partners to place purchase orders, track costs and deliveries, and resolve issues that keep programs moving. If you’re organized, eager to learn procurement, and ready to build strong supplier relationships, this is a great place to grow.

Job Responsibilities

• Expedite open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers on delivery commitments and schedule changes.
• Support buyers with documentation, purchase order updates, and routine procurement transactions.
• Update and maintain accurate purchasing data in the ERP system, including purchase order status, requisition updates, and related line notes.
• Ensure timely and accurate system updates to support material visibility, procurement status, and business reporting.
• Provide surge support across the procurement organization based on workload, shortages, and business priorities.
• Assist in resolving routine supplier delivery issues through follow-up and internal coordination.
• Support reporting, status reviews, and follow-up actions related to procurement activities.
• Coordinate with buyers, planning, operations, and other internal stakeholders to ensure procurement information is current and accurate.
• Escalate issues impacting delivery, system accuracy, or procurement execution to the appropriate level.
• Help maintain data integrity across purchasing records and support continuous improvement in purchasing processes and status visibility.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience and 0+ years of experience in Purchasing
• Ability to understand and adhere to all laws pertaining to procurement, contracts, breach by contract, etc.

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.