Job ID: 115059 Job SummarySeeking a supervisor to lead a procurement team in a high-volume, quick-turn environment, ensuring CPSR-compliant purchasing that meets quality, delivery, and cost expectations. The position supports a diverse mix of COTS materials while driving workload prioritization, supplier issue resolution, cross-functional coordination, and team development to ensure efficient, compliant procurement execution.
Job Responsibilities- Supervise day-to-day procurement execution; set priorities, maintain urgency, and hold the all parties (procurement team, internal teammates, and suppliers) accountable to meeting their required commitments
- Ensure CPSR-compliant purchasing from requisition through PO placement and file documentation for your team and your own PO files
- Support and improve department policies/procedures; lead process improvements projects and work cross-functionally
- Lead negotiations; apply knowledge of contract terms and practices to minimize risk and achieve success to meet internal and external goals
- Manage supplier performance and issues end-to-end; drive follow-through, communicate expectations, and support supplier visits as needed
- Monitor metrics (on-time delivery, cycle time, spend profile, cost savings/avoidance); take corrective action when required
- Consolidate requisitions where appropriate to leverage pricing and reduce administrative effort
- Track placement-to-need-date performance and identify recovery actions to support program delivery requirements
- Research and analyze cost/price data to support price analysis and cost reduction initiatives
- Support and reinforce organizational mission, values, and culture; perform special assignments as directed
- Review placement to requisition need date and length of time in purchasing
- Look for creative ways to improve purchasing ability to make contributions to the company's goals
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field (advanced degree may be required)
- 3+ years relevant experience
- 2+ years of leadership experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
- Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, supervisory and communication skills
- Ability to understand military specs and read blueprints
- Ability to understand and adhere to all laws pertaining to procurement, contracts, breach by contract, etc
- Knowledge and use of price analysis
- Demonstrated negotiation skills
- Strong customer interface skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Understanding of governmental regulations and reporting requirements
U.S. Citizenship required.
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
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Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.
Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:
- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation
We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.
