Senior Buyer - Remote (A&D, ERP/DFARS)

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Health savings account

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking an experienced Buyer III to join the Supply Chain team in a fast-paced aerospace environment. You will procure Circuit Card Assemblies, materials, components, and services for engineering and production programs, requiring strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.

The role emphasizes on-time delivery, compliance with government regulations, and collaboration with engineering, contracts, and quality teams. A DoD context and security clearances may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years of DFAR/FAR purchasing experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and other U.S. Government procurement regulations.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities for high-value, technically complex components and assemblies per 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 negotiations.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support long-term strategic sourcing.
• Ensure supplier performance by managing delivery, quality, and responsiveness; initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, program management, contracts, and legal to align with program objectives.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

ITAR knowledge

MRP/ERP systems

Negotiation

Communication skills

Supply chain experience

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking an experienced Buyer III to join the Supply Chain team in a fast-paced aerospace environment. You will procure Circuit Card Assemblies, materials, components, and services for engineering and production programs, requiring strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.

The role emphasizes on-time delivery, compliance with government regulations, and collaboration with engineering, contracts, and quality teams. A DoD context and security clearances may apply.