Senior Purchasing Manager

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Germantown, MD

6d•$134,332 - $181,349•Onsite

About The Position

DRS RADA Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Purchasing Manager to join our team in Germantown, Maryland. This position will lead the development and growth of the purchasing organization within the Supply Chain Department, supporting complex aerospace and defense programs. The Senior Purchasing Manager will provide strategic leadership for sourcing, supplier development, commodity management, and procurement operations. This individual will develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with broader supply chain and business objectives; forecast material and procurement requirements; and manage supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and schedule. The ideal candidate is adaptable, highly organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This leader will have a demonstrated ability to build and manage high-performing teams, lead procurement operations, develop effective sourcing strategies, and negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and subcontractors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or equivalent experience
A minimum of 7 years demonstrated experience in high technology, aerospace or defense or equivalent experience
Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management tools and procedures
Demonstrated leadership and management skills, particularly “influence management” and “conflict resolution”
Significant experience throughout the product lifecycle from New Product Introduction through obsolescence to include: generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, strategic supplier selection, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation for cost reduction and performance improvement efforts
Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program and/or commodity progress, productivity and variance analysis
Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and DoD, ITAR, EAR, FAR, DFAR regulations
Excellent negotiation skills
Strong customer interface skills
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Demonstrated success in managing manpower planning, program reviews, scheduling and budget control
Must have a successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense supply chain activities
Must have excellent leadership and oral and written communication 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.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification preferred

Responsibilities

Leading sourcing, purchasing, negotiation, and subcontractor management activities.
Building and developing a high-performing purchasing team and supporting organizational growth.
Managing supplier relationships and performance, including quality, delivery, cost, and risk.
Supporting supply chain operations across material planning, warehouse management, inventory control, logistics, import/export, and key performance indicators.
Driving continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen procurement processes, supplier capabilities, and overall supply chain performance.
Develop forecast/requirements for area of responsibility
Develop subcontract/commodity strategies to present a clear vision of the commodity consistent with Supply Chain Strategy
Lead Strategic Supplier Development (SPA, BOA, LTA)
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives
Set goals for commodity; implement projects that are in line with the overall organizational strategy
Lead activities required in a make vs. buy decision for new or current production components
Responsible for Quality, Delivery, Cost
Lead a multi-discipline team
Develop transition plans to new supplier
Coordinate Strategic Supplier Development
Responsible for ensuring monthly budgets are not exceeded, takes action to realign to plan if budgets are exceeded
Interact with Program Management on Program Cost issues and required details
Monitor Target Costs against Proposal Costs
Consolidate requisitions as much as possible to obtain leverage pricing
Review open requisitions weekly and meet with appropriate buyers on the open requisitions
Review placement to requisition need date and length of time in purchasing
Coordinate with Engineering and Quality on a team approach to supplier assessments and approval
Advise planning, engineering and drafting of item master errors, updates, or omissions in relation to mil-specs or new or obsolete items
Advise planning, engineering and contracts of changes in prices or lead times that make and produce cost-prohibitive or lead times detrimental to production cycles
Expedite critical components to ensure on-time deliveries. Be prepared to address any current or potential parts issues
Look for creative ways to improve purchasing ability to make contributions to the company’s goals
Improve understanding of purchasing relationship to the over-all company plans and strategy
Research and analyze costing information for cost reduction
Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company

Benefits

comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
parental leave benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional development support
life and disability insurance coverage
company contribution to a health savings account
telemedicine
legal insurance
a 401(k) savings plan
wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours