Senior Buyer – Electrical
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Senior Buyer procuring complex circuit card assemblies for Leonardo DRS aerospace and defense systems. Managing suppliers, negotiations, compliance, and delivery for engineering and production programs.
Responsibilities:
- 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 supplier relationships for strategic sourcing initiatives
- Manage supplier delivery, quality, and responsiveness; initiate corrective actions as needed
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, program management, contracts, and legal teams
- Support supplier risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and improvement plans
- Assist with purchasing audits and compliance reviews
- Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives
- Enter procurement data accurately and timely into ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Maintain procurement records according to internal procedures and government regulations
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
- 5 years of DFAR/FAR purchasing experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
- 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain, including 3 years in the aerospace and defense industry
- 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
- Ability to obtain the required clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment
- CPSM, CPP, or equivalent certification preferred
- Familiarity with AS9100, ISO standards, and Quality Assurance processes preferred
- Experience in cost analysis and strategic sourcing preferred
- Background in supporting DoD programs preferred
Benefits:
- Competitive salaries
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company contribution to a health savings account
- Telemedicine
- Life and disability insurance
- Legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- Career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement programs and activities
- Flexible work schedules through the 9/80 program
- Competitive vacation
- Health/emergency leave
- Paid parental leave
- Community service hours
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