Senior Aerospace Buyer, Remote | DFARS/ITAR Expert

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking an experienced CCA Buyer to join the Supply Chain team in a fast-paced aerospace/defense environment. The Buyer III will procure Circuit Card Assemblies, materials, components, and services for engineering and production programs.

Key duties include RFQ/RFP/PO issuance, supplier negotiation, and ensuring on-time delivery and quality. Requires 5+ years in DFARS/FAR purchasing and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree and 5 years of DFAR/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.
• 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

• 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

DFARS/FAR purchasing

ITAR compliance

Supplier negotiation

ERP/MRP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Experience in aerospace/defense procurement

Tools

SAP/Oracle ERP

Job description

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking an experienced CCA Buyer to join the Supply Chain team in a fast-paced aerospace/defense environment. The Buyer III will procure Circuit Card Assemblies, materials, components, and services for engineering and production programs.

Key duties include RFQ/RFP/PO issuance, supplier negotiation, and ensuring on-time delivery and quality. Requires 5+ years in DFARS/FAR purchasing and U.S. citizenship.