Remote Senior Buyer - Optical & Precision Components

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Telemedicine

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in the United States is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for optics and precision components.

The role requires strong negotiation and supplier-management skills with knowledge of optical materials, coatings, lenses, and associated manufacturing processes. The position involves RFQ/RFP/PO activity, complex supplier negotiations, and close collaboration with engineering, quality and contracts to ensure program success

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field with 5 years of DFARS/FAR purchasing experience.
• 5+ years procurement or supply chain experience, 3+ in aerospace/defense.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and U.S. Government procurement regulations.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Proven ability to negotiate, manage contracts, resolve supplier performance issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Direct experience purchasing optical components, optical assemblies, or precision electro-optical hardware is required.
• Execute procurement activities for high-value, technically complex components and assemblies, in accordance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and company policy.
• Analyze MRP/ERP demand and issue RFQs, RFPs, and POs to qualified suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier quotes for technical compliance, cost, and delivery; perform cost/price analysis and support fact-finding and negotiation efforts.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support long-term strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Ensure supplier performance by actively managing delivery, quality, and responsiveness; initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, program management, contracts, and legal to ensure alignment with program objectives and contract requirements.
• Support supplier risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and improvement plans.
• Assist in audits and compliance reviews related to purchasing activities and documentation.
• Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce cycle times.
• Ensure accurate and timely input of procurement data into ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Maintain records in accordance with internal procedures and government regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP systems

DFARS/FAR/ITAR

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

DFARS/FAR experience

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in the United States is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for optics and precision components.

The role requires strong negotiation and supplier-management skills with knowledge of optical materials, coatings, lenses, and associated manufacturing processes. The position involves RFQ/RFP/PO activity, complex supplier negotiations, and close collaboration with engineering, quality and contracts to ensure program success