Buyer

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Electronics is seeking a Buyer to join its supportive, collaborative, and high-performing team. This is a fast-paced role that requires effective organizational skills, time management skills, and the drive and determination to succeed. You will collaborate daily with all departments across the organization, offering substantial opportunities for learning, growth, and professional challenge.

What You Will Do

• Execute/generate CPSR-compliant purchase orders based on approved requisitions, requests for proposals, bids and other similar and necessary documents related to the purchasing of services and materials.
• Perform a variety of general tactical duties as required to support purchasing activities.
• Follow through on any supplier changes (Engineering Change Notices).
• Communicate supplier performance.
• May assist in negotiations and apply basic knowledge of commercial contract law and guidelines, practices and requirements to assess, plan and negotiate best terms and conditions and to minimize risk.
• Maintain sound professional relationships with suppliers. Resolve issues (e.g. pricing, quality, timing, claims, contract disputes, etc.) associated with terms and conditions of service agreements.
• Understand demand/spend profile for commodity areas, and provide this information as necessary.
• Track and report cost savings or avoidances.
• Maintain current accurate records and files of all vendor agreements and related procurement records.
• Manage any supplier issues (i.e., cost, quality, delivery, customer service).
• Serve as the primary contact between DRS personnel and assigned suppliers.
• Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 2+ years of experience in government purchasing.
• Ability to understand military specs and read blue prints.
• Ability to understand and adhere to all laws pertaining to procurement, contracts, breach by contract, etc.
• Knowledge of price and cost analysis.
• Good negotiating skills.