Senior Optical Procurement Lead (Remote)

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Central City (CO); Remoto; USD 95.000 - 135.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings account

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

Legal insurance

401(k) savings plan

Career development programs

Flexible 9/80 schedule

Descrizione del lavoro

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

The ideal candidate will negotiate complex contracts, ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS/ITAR, manage MRP/ERP activities (SAP, Oracle), and drive supplier performance across programs.

U.S. citizenship is required; active DoD security clearance preferred. Remote work within the United States is supported.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field and 5 years of DFAR/FAR purchasing experience in Aerospace/Defense.
• 5+ years in procurement or supply chain, 3+ years in aerospace/defense.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and government procurement regulations.
• Experience 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.

Mansioni

• Purchase optical components/assemblies or precision electro-optical hardware.
• Lead procurement activities for high-value, technically complex components.
• Issue RFQs, RFPs, and POs to qualified suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier quotes for technical compliance, cost, and delivery; perform cost/price analysis.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships for strategic sourcing.
• Monitor supplier performance and initiate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, program management, contracts, and legal.
• Support supplier risk assessments and improvement plans.
• Assist in audits and compliance reviews related to purchasing.
• Lead process improvements to reduce cycle times.
• Enter procurement data into ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Maintain records per internal procedures and government regulations.

Conoscenze

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Communication skills

DFARS/FAR knowledge

ITAR knowledge

Procurement

Supplier relationship management

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field

Strumenti

SAP

Oracle

Descrizione del lavoro

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

The ideal candidate will negotiate complex contracts, ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS/ITAR, manage MRP/ERP activities (SAP, Oracle), and drive supplier performance across programs.

U.S. citizenship is required; active DoD security clearance preferred. Remote work within the United States is supported.