Strategic Aerospace & Defense Purchasing Lead

Leonardo DRS; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 134,000 - 181,000; Full time

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