Remote Senior Buyer - Optics & EO Systems

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Lorida (FL); À distance; USD 95 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings account contribution

401(k) savings plan

Flexible work schedules (9/80)

Résumé du poste

Leonardo DRS, Inc. seeks a Senior Buyer to lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for optics, optical assemblies, and precision components.

The ideal candidate has strong negotiation skills and experience handling complex suppliers with knowledge of optical materials and related manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include RFQ/RFP/PO execution, supplier evaluations, and cost analysis while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and company policy.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5 years of DFARS/FAR purchasing experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain, 3 of which need to be in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and other U.S. Government procurement regulations.
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Procurement

Sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Optics

Regulatory compliance

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

DFARS/FAR experience

Outils

SAP

Oracle

Description du poste

Leonardo DRS, Inc. seeks a Senior Buyer to lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for optics, optical assemblies, and precision components.

The ideal candidate has strong negotiation skills and experience handling complex suppliers with knowledge of optical materials and related manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include RFQ/RFP/PO execution, supplier evaluations, and cost analysis while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and company policy.