Remote Senior Buyer - Optics & EOIS Components

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Yuma (AZ); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Legal insurance

401(k) plan

Wellness programs

Flexible 9/80 schedule

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Community service hours

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for optics, optical assemblies, and precision components. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex suppliers and knowledge of optical materials, coatings, lenses, mirrors, and sensors.

The role requires FAR/DFARS/ITAR proficiency, MRP/ERP experience, and U.S. citizenship for government contracts. The position supports remote work from the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required plus 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 in aerospace/defense.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and other U.S. Government procurement regulations.
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems.
• Proven ability to negotiate, manage contracts, and 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, per FAR/DFARS/ITAR.
• 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 to support long‑term sourcing initiatives.
• Ensure supplier performance by actively managing delivery, quality, and responsiveness; initiate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, program management, contracts, and legal to align with program objectives.
• Support supplier risk assessments and improvement plans.
• Assist in audits and compliance reviews related to purchasing activities.
• Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce cycle times.
• Ensure input of procurement data into ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Maintain records per internal procedures and government regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier management

Communication

Problem solving

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for optics, optical assemblies, and precision components. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex suppliers and knowledge of optical materials, coatings, lenses, mirrors, and sensors.

The role requires FAR/DFARS/ITAR proficiency, MRP/ERP experience, and U.S. citizenship for government contracts. The position supports remote work from the U.S.