Senior Buyer - Optics & EO/IR Components (Remote)

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings account (HSA)

401(k) with company contribution

Life and disability insurance

9/80 flexible work schedule

Paid parental leave

Community service hours

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for optics and precision components.

The role requires strong negotiation skills and experience with optical materials, coatings, lenses, mirrors, sensors, and related manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will manage complex supplier relationships, ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS/ITAR, and collaborate with engineering, quality, program management, contracts, and legal to meet program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years DFAR/FAR purchasing experience in Aerospace and Defense.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and US Govt procurement regs.

Responsibilities

• Purchase optical components and assemblies; manage high-value, complex items.
• Lead RFQs, RFPs, and POs with qualified suppliers.
• Analyze quotes for technical compliance, cost, and delivery; support negotiations.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP / Oracle ERP

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for optics and precision components.

The role requires strong negotiation skills and experience with optical materials, coatings, lenses, mirrors, sensors, and related manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will manage complex supplier relationships, ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS/ITAR, and collaborate with engineering, quality, program management, contracts, and legal to meet program