Remote Government Buyer – CPSR & Supplier Relations

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)

Job description

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.