Hiring: Buyer Company: Leonardo DRS Location: Melbourne, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 14:22:41 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Embedded Systems, Microsoft Excel About the job Experience: •2+ years of experience in government purchasing. Required Skills: •Execute and generate CPSR-compliant purchase orders from approved requisitions, RFPs, bids, and related procurement documentation. •Perform the full range of tactical purchasing duties that keep day-to-day buying activity moving without delay. •Drive supplier change follow-through on Engineering Change Notices, keeping production and engineering aligned to schedule. •Own supplier performance communication and resolve issues spanning pricing, quality, timing, claims, and contract disputes. •Build and maintain sound supplier relationships as the primary point of contact between DRS and assigned vendors. •Track demand and spend profiles by commodity area, and report cost savings and avoidances. •Maintain accurate, audit-ready vendor agreements and procurement records. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. •Demonstrated capacity to understand military specifications and read blueprints. •Solid functional working knowledge of the laws governing procurement, contracts, and breach of contract. •Knowledge of price and cost analysis. •Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP. •Reside within a 75-mile radius of our facility in Melbourne, FL or Huntsville, AL •Only candidates that meet the qualifications set forth above are eligible to be contacted for further information. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. •Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!