Associate Buyer

🕒 October 14

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $45.5k - $82.3k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🟡 Mid-level

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Leidos

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1969

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

Healthcare • Consulting • Logistics

Leidos is a leading systems integrator in science, technology, and engineering, providing solutions that transform and enable the missions of its customers. The company operates across various markets, including aviation, defense, energy, government, healthcare, intelligence, science, and space. Leidos is involved in AI, digital modernization, cyber operations, and integrated and mission software systems. With a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, Leidos also engages in charitable efforts and community enrichment programs. Additionally, it contributes to developing solutions for counter-unmanned aerial systems and electric vehicle infrastructure for military applications.

📋 Description

• Process routine purchase requests for materials, equipment, and services according to procurement policies and procedures • Prepare and issue requests for quotations (RFQs), obtain pricing and delivery information, and assist in evaluating supplier responses • Review purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness and resolve discrepancies with internal customers • Prepare and issue purchase orders within assigned purchasing authority and established guidelines • Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, delivery schedules, order status, and routine purchasing matters • Assist with price analysis, supplier selection, and negotiations • Maintain purchasing records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and government contracting requirements • Monitor open purchase orders, follow up on supplier deliveries, and assist with resolving order discrepancies • Collaborate with internal customers, program teams, and procurement professionals • Develop working knowledge of procurement processes, purchasing systems, supplier management practices, and FAR requirements • Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency, accuracy, and customer service • Escalate complex purchasing issues to senior buyers or management

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field with less than two years of relevant professional experience; or four years of related professional experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree • Equivalent combinations of related education and experience may be considered in accordance with Leidos' established equivalency guidelines • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in documentation and data entry • Effective written and verbal communication skills • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook • Ability to analyze information, identify discrepancies, and resolve routine problems using established procedures and guidance • Demonstrated willingness to learn new systems, processes, and procurement requirements • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while recognizing when additional guidance or escalation is needed • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment • Internship, academic coursework, or previous work experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, logistics, business operations, or a related field (preferred) • Familiarity with basic purchasing processes, supplier relationships, or purchase order management (preferred) • Exposure to ERP or purchasing systems such as Deltek Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, or similar applications (preferred) • Basic understanding of government contracting requirements, including FAR and DFARS (preferred) • Experience using Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, or report data (preferred) • Customer service experience demonstrating effective communication, responsiveness, and problem-solving skills (preferred) • Interest in developing skills in supplier negotiations, price analysis, contract administration, and regulatory compliance (preferred) • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively with multiple internal stakeholders (preferred)

🏖️ Benefits

• Hands-on training • Mentorship • Teamwork and collaborative procurement environment • Exposure to a wide variety of procurement activities • Career growth and development opportunities