Senior Buyer (CCA)

Leonardo DRS; Johnstown (AL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Health Savings Account

Telemedicine

401(k) plan

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Community service hours

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics is seeking a seasoned purchasing professional to generate and execute CPSR-compliant purchase orders from approved requisitions, bids, and RFPs for commodities and major subcontract items.

You will manage supplier relations, steer negotiations, monitor cost savings, and ensure compliance with procurement laws and military specifications. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and timely delivery across programs.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field and 5 years of experience in purchasing.
• Experience procuring CCAs and managing electronics manufacturing suppliers is preferred, but not required.
• Requires the ability to understand military specs and read blueprints.
• Requires the ability to understand and adhere to laws pertaining to procurement, contracts, breach by contract, etc.
• Knowledge and use of price and cost analysis.
• Strong negotiating skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and manage supplier issues (cost, quality, delivery, customer service).
• Manage all aspects of supplier including A/P holds.
• Initiate and follow through on supplier changes (Engineering Change Notices).
• Lead negotiations and apply knowledge of commercial contract law and guidelines to negotiate best terms and minimize risk.
• Establish and maintain sound professional relationships with suppliers and resolve issues related to terms and conditions of service agreements.
• Understand demand/spend profile for commodity areas and provide this information as necessary.
• Track and report cost savings or avoidances.
• Maintain current records of all vendor agreements and procurement records.
• Communicate supplier performance including supplier visits as required.
• Be the primary contact between DRS personnel and assigned suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Procurement

Cost analysis

Supplier management

Military specs understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job ID: 115868

The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.

Business Unit

• Business Unit: Naval Electronics
• Location: Johnstown, PA or Largo, FL
• Career Functional Area: Supply Chain
• Telework Type: Remote/Hybrid
• Relocation Available: No
• Type: Full TIme
• Schedule: 9/80

Job Summary

Generate and execute CPSR-compliant purchase orders, based on approved requisitions, requests for proposals, bids and other similar and necessary documents related to the purchasing of commodities or major subcontract items.

Job Responsibilities

• Facilitate and manage any supplier issues (i.e. cost, quality, delivery, customer service)
• Manage all aspects of supplier including A/P holds
• Initiate and follow through on any supplier changes (Engineering Change Notices)
• Lead negotiations and apply knowledge of commercial contract law and guidelines, practices and requirements to assess, plan and negotiate best terms and conditions and to minimize risk
• Establish and maintain sound professional relationships with suppliers. Resolve issues (e.g. pricing, quality, timing, claims, contract disputes, etc.) associated with terms and conditions of service agreements
• Understand demand/spend profile for commodity areas, and provide this information as necessary
• Track and report cost savings or avoidances
• Maintain current accurate records and files of all vendor agreements and related procurement records
• Communicate supplier performance including supplier visits as required
• Be the primary contact between DRS personnel and assigned suppliers

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field and 5 years of experience in purchasing
• Experience procuring Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and managing electronics manufacturing suppliers is preferred, but not required. Candidates with strong experience in complex procurement, supplier management, negotiations, and delivery recovery will also be considered.
• Requires the ability to understand military specs and read blueprints
• Requires the ability to understand and adhere to all laws pertaining to procurement, contracts, breach by contract, etc.
• Knowledge and use of price and cost analysis
• Strong negotiating skills

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Equal Opportunity Statement

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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