Supply Chain Obsolescence & Component Management Specialist

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS EOIS is seeking a Supply Chain Obsolescence & Component Management Specialist to support proactive management of component and material obsolescence across programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor component lifecycle risk using Silicon Expert and supplier notifications (PCN, EOL, LTB, allocation).
• Identify and assess obsolescence risk across BOMs, programs, and suppliers.
• Support evaluation of alternates, second sources, last-time buys (LTB), and redesign options.
• Carefully coordinate lifecycle risk reviews and facilitate cross-functional alignment on mitigation paths.
• Apply buyer and sourcing expertise to assess availability, lead time, supplier constraints, and risk, without executing POs.
• Coordinate with Procurement to support approved sourcing or LTB actions.
• Engage suppliers for lifecycle status, availability windows, and technical data.
• Support supplier qualification activities in coordination with Supplier Quality and Engineering.
• Provide lifecycle risk inputs to Program Managers and MPMs for cost, schedule, and risk assessments.
• Support ECO/ECP planning by providing material and supplier impact analysis.
• Aid in preparation of customer communications, ECPs, and program risk reporting related to obsolescence.
• Participate in design reviews (PDR, CDR, PRR, SRR) to support lifecycle risk awareness.

Data, Documentation & Governance

• Ensure lifecycle data and BOM content are accurately reflected in Silicon Expert (Engineering-owned data).
• Maintain obsolescence documentation, analysis, and decision records in approved repositories.
• Support audit readiness and compliance with internal procedures (OP-1030, OP-1695, WI-1658, etc.).
• Contribute to continuous improvement of EOIS obsolescence management processes and tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Buying, Procurement, or Material Management in a regulated or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of BOM structures, lifecycle concepts, supplier management, and material planning.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Strong collaboration skills across Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program teams.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting DMSMS / Obsolescence Management in defense or aerospace.
• Familiarity with Silicon Expert or similar lifecycle tools.
• Experience working with Engineering Change processes (ECO/ECP).
• Understanding of government contracting and sustainment environments.
• Prior Buyer experience (transactional or strategic).

Benefits

• 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.
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.