Buyer

Leonardo DRS; Melbourne, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Competitive salary & benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Land Electronics in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Buyer II to own CPSR-compliant procurement actions, drive supplier performance, and generate compliant purchase orders in a fast-paced defense supply chain.

You will read blueprints and military specs, apply contract knowledge, negotiate favorable terms, and keep audit-ready vendor records to protect the mission and bottom line.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a 9/80 schedule with telework flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience in government purchasing.
• Ability to understand military specifications and read blueprints.
• Working knowledge of the laws governing procurement, contracts, and breach of contract.
• Knowledge of price and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Execute CPSR-compliant purchase orders from approved requisitions, RFPs, bids, and related procurement documentation.
• Perform the full range of tactical purchasing duties that keep day-to-day buying activity moving without delay.
• Drive supplier change follow-through on Engineering Change Notices, keeping production and engineering aligned to schedule.
• Own supplier performance communication and resolve issues spanning pricing, quality, timing, claims, and contract disputes.
• Apply commercial contract law knowledge and negotiation skill to assess risk and secure the best terms and conditions, assisting in negotiations as needed.
• Build and maintain sound supplier relationships as the primary point of contact between DRS and assigned vendors.
• Track demand and spend profiles by commodity area, and report cost savings and avoidances.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready vendor agreements and procurement records.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Costpoint ERP

Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

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Buyer

Location: Melbourne, FL, US, 32935

Job ID:115347

The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state-of-the-art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services.

Business Unit: Land Electronics

Location: Melbourne, FL
Career Functional Area: Supply Chain
Telework Type: Remote
Relocation Available: N/A
Type: Full-time Employee
Schedule: 9/80
Shift: 1st

Our Mission

At Leonardo DRS Land Electronics, we build rugged, cutting-edge electronic systems that keep our warfighters connected, protected, and dominant on every battlefield. From advanced vehicle electronics and power management to tactical communications and sensor integration, our gear is engineered for the harshest environments – and the highest stakes. We move fast, innovate relentlessly, and deliver solutions that turn technology into tactical advantage. Join us and own the edge where innovation meets mission.

Job Summary

Every program DRS delivers runs on the parts, materials, and services that show up on time and on spec and that starts with disciplined, compliant purchasing. As a Buyer II, you'll own the procurement actions that keep production and engineering moving generating CPSR-compliant purchase orders, driving supplier performance, and closing out engineering change notices before they become schedule risk. You'll be embedded in the day-to-day rhythm of a fast-moving supply chain team — reading blueprints and military specs, applying real contract and procurement law knowledge, and negotiating terms that protect the mission and the bottom line. You'll be the accountable point of contact between DRS and its supplier base, tracking cost savings, resolving disputes, and keeping vendor records audit-ready. If you know how to move a purchase order fast without cutting corners on compliance, this is where that skill matters.

Essential Functions

• Execute and generate CPSR-compliant purchase orders from approved requisitions, RFPs, bids, and related procurement documentation.
• Perform the full range of tactical purchasing duties that keep day-to-day buying activity moving without delay.
• Drive supplier change follow-through on Engineering Change Notices, keeping production and engineering aligned to schedule.
• Own supplier performance communication and resolve issues spanning pricing, quality, timing, claims, and contract disputes.
• Apply commercial contract law knowledge and negotiation skill to assess risk and secure the best terms and conditions, assisting in negotiations as needed.
• Build and maintain sound supplier relationships as the primary point of contact between DRS and assigned vendors.
• Track demand and spend profiles by commodity area, and report cost savings and avoidances.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready vendor agreements and procurement records.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience in government purchasing.
• Ability to understand military specifications and read blueprints.
• Working knowledge of the laws governing procurement, contracts, and breach of contract.
• Knowledge of price and cost analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Costpoint ERP.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Familiarity with Power BI.
• Reside within a 75-mile radius of our facility in Melbourne, FL or Huntsville, AL

Only candidates that meet the qualifications set forth above are eligible to be contacted for further information. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

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. #LEL

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.