Senior Buyer - Optics & Aerospace Procurement (Remote)

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Massachusetts; À distance; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Flexible 9/80 schedule

Career development programs

Résumé du poste

Leonardo DRS, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Buyer to lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for optics and precision components. The role requires strong negotiation skills and experience with complex suppliers under FAR/DFARS/ITAR.

You will work with engineering, quality, contracts, and program management to ensure on-time delivery and contract compliance, while maintaining supplier performance and risk mitigation. Remote support from Melbourne, FL is available.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree and 5 years DFARS/FAR purchasing experience in Aerospace/Defense.
• 5+ years in procurement or supply chain, 3+ in aerospace/defense.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR and gov procurement regulations.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contracts.

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.
• 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

Optical procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

ITAR knowledge

ERP systems

Formation

Bachelor's degree in related field

Outils

SAP

Oracle

ERP systems

Description du poste

Leonardo DRS, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Buyer to lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for optics and precision components. The role requires strong negotiation skills and experience with complex suppliers under FAR/DFARS/ITAR.

You will work with engineering, quality, contracts, and program management to ensure on-time delivery and contract compliance, while maintaining supplier performance and risk mitigation. Remote support from Melbourne, FL is available.