Associate Buyer

Job ID: 114861

Location: Remote supporting Melbourne FL

Schedule: 9/80

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within 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

Help deliver the technology behind critical missions as an Associate Buyer supporting our Melbourne team remotely. You'll work with suppliers and internal partners to place purchase orders, track costs and deliveries, and resolve issues that keep programs moving. If you're organized, eager to learn procurement, and ready to build strong supplier relationships, this is a great place to grow.

Job Responsibilities

• Expedite open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers on delivery commitments and schedule changes.
• Support buyers with documentation, purchase order updates, and routine procurement transactions.
• Update and maintain accurate purchasing data in the ERP system, including purchase order status, requisition updates, and related line notes.
• Ensure timely and accurate system updates to support material visibility, procurement status, and business reporting.
• Provide surge support across the procurement organization based on workload, shortages, and business priorities.
• Assist in resolving routine supplier delivery issues through follow-up and internal coordination.
• Support reporting, status reviews, and follow-up actions related to procurement activities.
• Coordinate with buyers, planning, operations, and other internal stakeholders to ensure procurement information is current and accurate.
• Escalate issues impacting delivery, system accuracy, or procurement execution to the appropriate level.
• Help maintain data integrity across purchasing records and support continuous improvement in purchasing processes and status visibility.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience and 0+ years of experience in Purchasing
• Ability to understand and adhere to all laws pertaining to procurement, contracts, breach by contract, etc.
• Basic negotiating skills

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision 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 develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill 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

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.