Associate Buyer - RMA
Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Menomonee Falls, WI
About The Position
The Associate Buyer helps turn material needs into dependable supplier commitments by working with suppliers and teammates across planning, manufacturing, engineering, and quality to track orders, resolve issues, and flag risks before they affect production. The role focuses on managing defective goods and coordinating their return to vendors for repair, replacement, or credit. The position is with Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems in Menomonee Falls, and U.S. citizenship is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage time effectively, produce high-quality work, and consistently meet deadlines.
- Flexibility and willingness to move quickly between projects and tasks as needed.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in purchasing, supply chain, or manufacturing.
- Willingness to learn.
Responsibilities
- Manage defective goods inventory and facilitate transfers from inventory back to vendors for repair, replacement, or credit.
- Generate and execute RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) purchase orders, requests for RMAs, and other documents required to return defective goods to vendors.
- Maintain current and accurate records and files of discrepancies and related return-to-vendor records.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with vendors and resolve issues associated with returns of defective goods.
- Compile, review, and analyze data.
- Communicate vendor performance and part issues to Supplier Quality Engineers, Buyers, and Program Managers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company contribution to a health savings account
- Telemedicine
- Life and disability insurance
- Legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- Career-growth, professional development, and skill-enhancement programs and activities
- Flexible work schedules through the 9/80 program
- Competitive vacation
- Health and emergency leave
- Paid parental leave
- Community service hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
