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 SummaryJob Responsibilities
Responsible for quality, delivery, and cost of procured materials
Manage a multi-discipline team
Assist in the development of forecast/requirements for area of responsibility
Assist in developing and implementing strategy for assigned area of responsibility
Implement transition plans to new supplier
Assist in creating Strategic Supplier Purchase Agreements
Enforce company and department policies and procedures
Monitor metrics and take action as appropriate
Communicate and clarify departmental goals and metrics
Responsible for ensuring monthly budgets are not exceeded; take action to realign to plan if budgets are exceeded
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
Evaluate dispositioned discrepancy reports, signed off by program engineers and Q.C. engineers, and submitting information to both for re-evaluation
Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company
Job Responsibilities Part IIQualifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or equivalent experience
A minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in high technology, aerospace or defense or equivalent experience
Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management tools and procedures
Demonstrated management skills, particularly “influence management” and “conflict resolution”
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 in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and DoD, ITAR, EAR, FAR, DFAR regulations
Demonstrated 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
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 onlyLeonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.