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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

• Manage assigned procurement requirements from receipt through purchase order award, administration, and closeout • Partner with program teams and internal customers to understand purchasing requirements, priorities, and delivery needs • Develop and issue Requests for Quote and other supplier solicitations • Identify and engage qualified suppliers and pursue competitive sourcing opportunities • Evaluate supplier quotations and proposals for price, delivery, terms and conditions, and other business considerations • Conduct price analysis and document fair and reasonable price determinations • Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, terms and conditions, and other commercial considerations • Prepare, issue, and administer purchase orders and modifications within delegated authority • Monitor supplier performance and delivery commitments and address issues affecting program schedules • Develop productive supplier relationships and serve as a procurement partner to internal customers • Communicate procurement status, risks, and recommended solutions to stakeholders • Identify procurement and supplier risks and collaborate on practical solutions • Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready procurement files and documentation • Ensure purchasing activities comply with Leidos policies, contractual requirements, and government procurement regulations • Manage multiple purchasing actions and priorities in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment • Independently resolve moderately complex purchasing issues using sound business judgment • Collaborate with procurement professionals and cross-functional partners to accomplish objectives • Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, supplier performance, cost, and customer experience

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 2–4 years of prior relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, contracts, or a related field; or a Master's degree with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience • Practical knowledge of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management principles and practices • Experience soliciting, evaluating, and/or negotiating supplier quotations or proposals • Ability to analyze supplier pricing and other relevant information to support sound purchasing decisions • Ability to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities while meeting established deadlines • Demonstrated ability to work independently on moderately complex assignments and exercise sound business judgment • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with suppliers, program personnel, management, and cross-functional teams • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Ability to analyze procurement issues, identify potential risks, and develop practical solutions • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams • Ability and willingness to learn and effectively use procurement, purchasing, and enterprise resource planning systems • Ability to meet any U.S. Person requirements applicable to the position or programs supported • Preferred: experience purchasing direct materials, equipment, components, or indirect goods and services • Preferred: procurement or supply chain experience within government contracting, aerospace, defense, technology, or another regulated industry • Preferred: knowledge of FAR and DFARS • Preferred: experience working within a CPSR-compliant procurement environment • Preferred: experience conducting price analysis and documenting fair and reasonable pricing • Preferred: experience managing competitive and sole/single-source procurement actions • Preferred: experience negotiating supplier pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms and conditions • Preferred: familiarity with government contractor procurement documentation and audit requirements • Preferred: experience supporting multiple programs, projects, or internal customers simultaneously • Preferred: experience managing supplier performance and resolving delivery, quality, pricing, or contractual issues • Preferred: experience with enterprise procurement or ERP systems • Preferred: strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills, including procurement, supplier, or spend data analysis • Preferred: customer-focused approach and ability to build effective relationships • Preferred: interest in continuous improvement

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunities to learn and grow • Exposure to government contracting, procurement, programs, suppliers, technologies, and purchasing requirements • Collaboration with experienced procurement professionals • Opportunities for continued growth within Procurement, Supply Chain, Subcontracts, and other areas of the organization