Remote Senior Buyer - Optics & Aerospace Parts

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Florida; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings account contributions

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

Legal insurance

401(k) savings plan

Flexible 9/80 schedule

Paid vacation and parental leave

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. EOIS is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for optics, optical assemblies, and precision components.

The ideal candidate has strong negotiation skills, experience managing complex suppliers, and working knowledge of optical materials, coatings, lenses, mirrors, sensors, and related manufacturing processes. The role requires direct experience purchasing optical components and executing procurement activities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 5+ years of DFAR/FAR purchasing experience in Aerospace/Defense.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and government procurement regulations.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).
• Proven ability to negotiate, manage contracts, and resolve supplier performance issues.

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 per FAR/DFARS/ITAR and 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 negotiations.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships for long-term sourcing.
• Ensure supplier performance and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, program management, contracts, and legal to meet program objectives.
• Support supplier risk assessments and improvement plans.
• Assist in audits and compliance Reviews.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Optical materials & components

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement regulations (FAR/DFARS/ITR

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Leonardo DRS, Inc. EOIS is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for optics, optical assemblies, and precision components.

The ideal candidate has strong negotiation skills, experience managing complex suppliers, and working knowledge of optical materials, coatings, lenses, mirrors, sensors, and related manufacturing processes. The role requires direct experience purchasing optical components and executing procurement activities for