Senior Buyer III – Remote (A&D)

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Health savings account contribution

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Flexible 9/80 schedule

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking an experienced Buyer III to join our Supply Chain team in a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment. You will procure complex materials, components, and services for engineering and production programs, ensuring on-time delivery and cost effectiveness.

Key responsibilities include RFQ/RFP/PO management, supplier negotiations, and maintaining robust supplier relationships while adhering to FAR/DFARS/ITAR policies. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 5 years DFAR/FAR purchasing experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
• 5+ years in procurement or supply chain, 3+ years in aerospace/defense.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and 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

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Procurement planning

Written and verbal communication

Regulatory compliance (FAR/DFARS/ITAR)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

MRP systems

Job description

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking an experienced Buyer III to join our Supply Chain team in a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment. You will procure complex materials, components, and services for engineering and production programs, ensuring on-time delivery and cost effectiveness.

Key responsibilities include RFQ/RFP/PO management, supplier negotiations, and maintaining robust supplier relationships while adhering to FAR/DFARS/ITAR policies. A U.S.