Senior Optical Buyer — Remote (9/80)

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; New Hampshire; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings account contributions

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Flexible 9/80 schedule

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Buyer to lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for optics and precision electro-optical components. You will negotiate with suppliers, analyze quotes, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS/ITAR regulations while aligning with program objectives.

Responsibilities include managing RFQs/RFPs/POs, evaluating supplier performance, and collaborating with engineering, quality, and contracts. Remote work supported; duties require U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 5+ years in DFAR/FAR purchasing 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 other 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

• 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.
• 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 skills

Supplier management

Procurement

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Leonardo DRS, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Buyer to lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for optics and precision electro-optical components. You will negotiate with suppliers, analyze quotes, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS/ITAR regulations while aligning with program objectives.

Responsibilities include managing RFQs/RFPs/POs, evaluating supplier performance, and collaborating with engineering, quality, and contracts. Remote work supported; duties require U.S.