Buyer

Leonardo DRS; Fitchburg (MA); Remote; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Buyer at Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems in Fitchburg, MA supports procurement of materials and services by issuing CPSR-compliant purchase orders, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost, quality, and delivery targets are met.

This role serves as the primary contact between DRS and suppliers, handling supplier-related changes and resolving purchasing issues while coordinating with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required with 2+ years in purchasing.
• Ability to understand military specifications and read blueprints.
• Knowledge of laws pertaining to procurement, contracts, and breach of contract.
• Knowledge of price and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Execute CPSR-compliant purchase orders for materials and services.
• Serve as primary contact between DRS and suppliers and resolve issues.
• Assist with negotiations and assess terms to minimize risk.
• Track cost savings and maintain procurement records.

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier coordination

Commercial contract law

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Buyer

Location: Fitchburg, MA, US, 01420

Job ID:116035

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

The Buyer supports the procurement of materials and services by issuing CPSR-compliant purchase orders, managing supplier relationships, and helping ensure cost, quality, and delivery requirements are met. This role serves as a primary point of contact between assigned suppliers and DRS personnel, follows through on supplier-related changes, and resolves purchasing issues.

This is a remote position that requires periodic travel to the Leonardo DRS facility in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, as well as to supplier locations.

What You'll Do

• Execute purchasing activities: Generate CPSR-compliant purchase orders for materials and services based on approved requisitions, requests for proposals, bids, and other required documents. Perform general tactical duties that support purchasing activities.
• Manage supplier coordination and issues: Serve as the primary contact between DRS personnel and assigned suppliers. Maintain professional supplier relationships, communicate supplier performance, follow through on Engineering Change Notices, and resolve issues involving cost, quality, delivery, customer service, pricing, claims, or contract disputes.
• Support negotiations and manage risk: As needed, assist with negotiations and apply basic knowledge of commercial contract law, guidelines, practices, and requirements to help assess terms and conditions and minimize risk.
• Track purchasing information and results: Understand commodity demand and spend profiles and share that information as needed. Track and report cost savings or avoidance, and maintain accurate vendor agreements and procurement records.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus two or more years of purchasing experience .
• Ability to understand military specifications and read blueprints.
• Ability to understand and adhere to laws pertaining to procurement, contracts, and breach of contract.
• Knowledge of price and cost analysis.

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

The salary range for this position is $66,049 - $94,450. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

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.