Senior Buyer - Optics

Job ID: 114848 Location: Remote supporting Melbourne FL Schedule: 9/80 The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business reputed company DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance. Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest. Job Summary Seeking an reputed company Senior Buyer to reputed company sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for optics, optical assemblies, and precision components. The ideal candidate has strong negotiation skills, experience managing reputed company suppliers, and working knowledge of optical materials, coatings, lenses, mirrors, sensors, and reputed company manufacturing processes. Job Responsibilities Direct experience purchasing optical components, optical assemblies, or precision electro-optical hardware is required. Execute procurement activities for high-value, technically reputed company components and assemblies, in accordance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and company policy. Analyze MRP/ERP demand and issue RFQs, RFPs, and POs to reputed company suppliers. Evaluate supplier quotes for technical compliance, cost, and delivery; reputed company cost/price analysis and support fact-finding and negotiation efforts. reputed company and maintain strong supplier relationships to support long-term strategic sourcing initiatives. Ensure supplier performance by actively managing delivery, quality, and responsiveness; initiate corrective actions as needed. Collaborate with engineering, quality, program management, reputed company, and legal to ensure alignment with program objectives and contract requirements. Support supplier risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and improvement plans. Assist in audits and compliance reviews reputed company to purchasing activities and documentation. reputed company or contribute to process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce cycle times. Ensure accurate and timely input of procurement data into ERP systems (e.g., reputed company, reputed company). Maintain records in accordance with internal procedures and government regulations.

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in reputed company field and 5 years of DFAR/FAR purchasing experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain, 3 of which need to be 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 reputed company, and resolve supplier performance issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. U.S. citizenship required due to government reputed company.

Preferred Qualifications

Active U.S. reputed company Clearance (Secret or above). Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), or equivalent certification. Familiarity with AS9100, ISO standards, and Quality Assurance processes. Experience in cost analysis and strategic sourcing. Background in supporting DoD programs. U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD reputed company clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance reputed company a reasonable time after commencement of employment. Taking care of our people is a top reputed company at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and reputed company coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We reputed company our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and reputed company enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. *Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only reputed company. and its subsidiaries reputed company equal opportunities to reputed company and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, reputed company, religion, age, sex, national reputed company, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Apply To This Job