Buyer

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); Remote; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Health savings account contribution

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

9/80 flexible schedule

Zusammenfassung

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking a Buyer II who will own CPSR-compliant purchasing, read military specs, and negotiate terms that protect the mission and budget. You will be embedded in our fast-moving supply chain team and handle requisitions, RFPs, and vendor relations to keep production on schedule.

You will manage cost savings, ensure audit-ready records, and support engineering changes while maintaining strong supplier partnerships and compliance across procurement documents.

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years of experience in government purchasing.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand military specifications.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Execute CPSR-compliant purchase orders from approved requisitions and RFPs.
• Perform tactical purchasing duties to keep day-to-day activity moving.
• Drive supplier change follow-through on Engineering Change Notices to maintain schedule.
• Own supplier performance communication and resolve pricing, quality, timing, and contract disputes.
• Apply contract law knowledge and negotiate terms to protect mission and bottom line.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships as primary contact between DRS and vendors.
• Track demand and spend by commodity and report cost savings.
• Maintain audit-ready vendor agreements and procurement records.

Kenntnisse

Government purchasing

Negotiation

Reading blueprints

Military specs

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Costpoint ERP

Excel

Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

Business Unit: Land ElectronicsLocation: Melbourne, FLCareer Functional Area: Supply ChainTelework Type: 100% RemoteType: Full time EmployeeSchedule: 9/80Shift: 1st ShiftOur Mission

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-today 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• 2+ years of experience in government purchasing.


• Ability to understand military specs and read blue prints.


• Ability to understand and adhere to all laws pertaining to procurement, contracts, breach by contract, etc.


• Knowledge of price and cost analysis.


• Strong negotiating skills.

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

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