Strategic Aerospace & Defense Purchasing Lead

Leonardo DRS

Germantown (MD)

On-site

USD 134,000 - 181,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off

Job summary

DRS RADA Technologies, a division of Leonardo DRS, seeks an experienced Senior Purchasing Manager in Germantown, Maryland. The role leads the purchasing organization within Supply Chain, directing strategic sourcing, supplier development, and procurement operations for complex aerospace and defense programs.

The ideal candidate will develop and execute purchasing strategies, forecast requirements, and manage supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and schedule while building

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in supply chain/engineering or business.
  • 7+ years of demonstrated experience in high-technology, aerospace or defense environments.
  • Experience with sourcing, supplier development and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead sourcing, purchasing, negotiation, and subcontractor management activities.
  • Build and lead a high-performing purchasing team and drive organizational growth.
  • Manage supplier relationships, quality, delivery, cost, and risk.
  • Support supply chain operations including planning, warehouse, inventory, logistics, and KPIs.
  • Drive continuous improvement and optimal procurement processes.

Skills

Leadership
Negotiation
Problem solving
Communication
Supply chain management
Strategic sourcing
Supplier development
ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

DRS RADA Technologies, a division of Leonardo DRS, seeks an experienced Senior Purchasing Manager in Germantown, Maryland. The role leads the purchasing organization within Supply Chain, directing strategic sourcing, supplier development, and procurement operations for complex aerospace and defense programs.

The ideal candidate will develop and execute purchasing strategies, forecast requirements, and manage supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and schedule while building

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