Associate Buyer

Quest Oracle Community; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos, a global leader in government and commercial solutions, is seeking an Associate Buyer to join its Shared Services Procurement team. You will process purchase requests, issue RFQs, and collaborate with internal customers and suppliers to ensure timely, accurate purchasing across programs.

Ideal candidates have a degree in business or related fields or equivalent experience, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four years of related experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Experience with government contracting requirements is a plus.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process routine purchase requests per policies and procedures.
• Issue RFQs to suppliers and assist in evaluating responses.
• Review requisitions for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders within authority.
• Communicate with suppliers on pricing and delivery schedules.
• Assist with price analysis, supplier selection, and negotiations.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Monitor open orders and resolve order discrepancies.
• Collaborate with program teams and procurement professionals.
• Develop knowledge of FAR requirements and procurement processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service.
• Escalate complex issues to senior buyers for guidance.

Skills

Procurement processes

Negotiation

Supplier management

Government contracting requirements

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field

Equivalent combinations of education and experience considered

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Start your procurement career with Leidos! Leidos currently has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Buyer to join our Shared Services Procurement organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented individual looking to build a career in supply chain management and procurement while supporting programs that deliver innovative solutions to some of our customers' most critical missions.

As an Associate Buyer, you'll become part of a collaborative procurement team responsible for purchasing materials, equipment, and services that support a diverse range of programs across Leidos. Working alongside experienced procurement professionals, you'll gain hands‑on experience in supplier management, purchasing, negotiations, and government contracting requirements.

We're looking for someone who is organized, eager to learn, comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment, and excited about developing new skills. Whether you're a recent college graduate or looking to begin a career in procurement, Leidos offers the opportunity to grow your expertise while making a meaningful contribution to our business.

Launch your career with Leidos! Through hands‑on training, mentorship, teamwork, and exposure to a wide variety of procurement activities, we'll help you build the foundation for a successful career in supply chain management.

2. Primary Responsibilities

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

3. Basic Qualifications

• 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 with the ability to interact professionally with internal customers, teammates, and suppliers.
• 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.

4. Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, academic coursework, or previous work experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, logistics, business operations, or a related field.
• Familiarity with basic purchasing processes, supplier relationships, or purchase order management.
• Exposure to enterprise resource planning (ERP) or purchasing systems, such as Deltek Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, or similar applications.
• Basic understanding of government contracting requirements, including FAR and DFARS.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, or report data.
• Customer service experience demonstrating effective communication, responsiveness, and problem‑solving skills.
• Interest in developing skills in supplier negotiations, price analysis, contract administration, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively with multiple internal stakeholders.

Build Your Future with Leidos

Are you ready to turn your education, curiosity, and problem‑solving skills into a rewarding career? At Leidos, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, develop valuable procurement expertise, and contribute to meaningful work that supports critical customer missions.

Join our team and discover where a career in procurement at Leidos can take you!

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

October 14, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $45,500.00 - $82,250.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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