Senior Optical Buyer — Remote (A&D)

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Arizona; A distancia; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings account

401(k) with company contribution

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

Legal insurance

9/80 work schedule

Paid vacation and parental leave

Community service hours

Flexible work schedules

Descripción de la vacante

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for optics and precision components. The ideal candidate has strong negotiation skills, experience managing complex suppliers, and working knowledge of optical materials, coatings, lenses, mirrors, sensors, and related manufacturing processes.

The role requires direct experience in optical/hardware procurement, and proficiency with FAR/DFARS/ITAR, ERP systems, and supplier management. A U.S.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 5 years of DFARS/FAR purchasing experience in Aerospace/Defense.
• 5+ years in procurement or supply chain; 3+ years in aerospace/defense.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and US government procurement regs.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.

Responsabilidades

• Direct experience purchasing optical components or precision electro-optical hardware is required.
• Lead procurement activities for high-value, technically complex components and assemblies per FAR/DFARS/ITAR.
• Analyze ERP/MRP demand; issue RFQs, RFPs, and POs to qualified suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier quotes for technical compliance, cost, and delivery; conduct cost/price analysis.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships for long-term sourcing.
• Ensure supplier performance via delivery, quality, and responsiveness; initiate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, program management, contracts, and legal on objectives and contract requirements.
• Support supplier risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and improvement plans.
• Assist audits and compliance reviews related to purchasing.
• Lead process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce cycle times.
• Ensure accurate input of procurement data into ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).
• Maintain records in accordance with internal procedures and government regs.

Conocimientos

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Contract management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle ERP

Descripción del empleo

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for optics and precision components. The ideal candidate has strong negotiation skills, experience managing complex suppliers, and working knowledge of optical materials, coatings, lenses, mirrors, sensors, and related manufacturing processes.

The role requires direct experience in optical/hardware procurement, and proficiency with FAR/DFARS/ITAR, ERP systems, and supplier management. A U.S.