Senior Buyer, Optics & Aerospace – Remote (9/80)

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Texas; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

Flexible 9/80 program

Paid time off

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. seeks a Senior Buyer to lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for optics, optical assemblies, and precision components.

The role requires strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex suppliers with knowledge of optical materials and manufacturing processes. The candidate will work with engineering, quality, and contracts to ensure contract alignment, manage ITAR compliance, and drive cost and delivery improvements across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field.
• 5+ years of DFAR/FAR purchasing experience in aerospace/defense.
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contracts.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and other government procurement regulations.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Purchase optical components, assemblies, or precision electro-optical hardware.
• Execute procurement activities for high-value, complex components per FAR/DFARS/ITAR and policy.
• Issue RFQs, RFPs, and POs based on demand and supplier qualification.
• Evaluate supplier quotes for technical compliance, cost, and delivery; assist in negotiations.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships for strategic sourcing.
• Manage supplier performance by monitoring delivery, quality, and responsiveness; initiate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, program management, contracts, and legal for program objectives and contract requirements.
• Support supplier risk assessments and improvement plans.
• Assist in audits and compliance reviews of purchasing activities.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Leonardo DRS, Inc. seeks a Senior Buyer to lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for optics, optical assemblies, and precision components.

The role requires strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex suppliers with knowledge of optical materials and manufacturing processes. The candidate will work with engineering, quality, and contracts to ensure contract alignment, manage ITAR compliance, and drive cost and delivery improvements across programs.