Material Sourcing Specialist III

Leidos; Colorado Springs (CO); Vor Ort; USD 66.000 - 119.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Leidos Defense Manufacturing in Colorado Springs is seeking a Material Sourcing Specialist to own outsourced material activities from requirement to delivery, coordinating with Engineering, Quality, and Production Control to maintain on-time material availability for machining and assembly across defense programs.

You will issue PRs, solicit supplier quotes, evaluate bids, and monitor supplier performance, ensuring adherence to program schedules and contractual standards.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field with 4-8 years of experience in material planning, procurement, or supplier coordination.
• Ability to interpret data on material usage, lead times, cost, and supplier performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain Secret/Final Secret clearance.

Aufgaben

• Review MRP and production schedules to identify and prioritize material requirements for machining, outside processing, and assembly.
• Create and manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) in Deltek Costpoint; track conversion to Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure timely supplier acknowledgment.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Production Control) to align sourcing with program needs.
• Prepare and issue RFQ packages to potential supplier partners, soliciting pricing, lead‑times, quality commitments, and other quote elements.
• Evaluate incoming quotes on cost, lead‑time, quality, availability, vendor reliability, and compliance with standards.
• Support outsourcing of machined parts and special processes, ensuring adherence to technical and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing and Buyers to ensure competitive supplier selections that meet program requirements.
• Ensure material sourced meets program’s technical, quality, and contractual standards and traceability requirements.
• Provide supplier recommendations based on reliability, lead times, and strategic potential.
• Monitor supply‑chain risk factors and present mitigation recommendations to leadership.
• Oversee sourcing workflow from PR to PO issuance to delivery and maintain alignment with Master Production Schedule.

Kenntnisse

Material planning

Procurement

Supplier coordination

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office

Secret clearance

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business

CPIM certification (preferred)

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Jobbeschreibung

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos Defense Manufacturing currently has an opening for a Material Sourcing Specialist to work in our Colorado Springs, CO facility as a member of the Colorado Manufacturing Facility (CMF) organization. This role will involve ownership of assigned outsourcing activities from order to delivery. The position plays a key role in ensuring on-time material availability for machining and assembly operations supporting multiple defense programs. This role is responsible for coordinating material sourcing activities from requirement identification through delivery, including issuing purchase requisitions, soliciting supplier quotes, evaluating bids, and monitoring supplier performance. The candidate will work closely with Procurement, Production Control, Engineering, and Quality to align sourcing actions with program schedules, technical requirements, and contractual standards. Oversee program related material activities such as managing and tracking material requirements against program schedule, resolving supply chain issues, and reporting supplier performance and progress to program leadership. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review MRP and production schedules to identify and prioritize material requirements for machining, outside processing, and assembly.
• Create and manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) in Deltek Costpoint; track conversion to Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure timely supplier acknowledgment.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including StrategicSourcing, Engineering, Quality, and Production Control to ensure alignment of materials sourcing with program needs.
• Prepare and issue RequestforQuote (RFQ) packages to potential supplier partners, soliciting pricing, lead‑times, quality commitments, and other quote elements.
• Evaluate incoming quotes on multiple criteria including cost, lead‑time, quality, availability, vendor reliability, and compliance with technical/contractual standards.
• Support outsourcing of machined parts and special processes (plating, coating, heat treat, etc.), ensuring adherence to technical and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing and Buyers to ensure competitive and compliant supplier selections that meet program requirements.
• Ensure all material sourced meets the program’s technical, quality, and contractual standards traceability/contractual requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Provide supplier recommendations to the program team based on evaluation of vendor reliability, quality requirements (e.g., traceability), lead‑times, part availability and strategic partnership potential.
• Monitor and assess supply‑chain risk factors (e.g., vendor capacity, commodity availability, geopolitical issues, lead‑time delays, and on‑time-delivery metrics) and present mitigation recommendations to program stakeholders when cost, schedule, or quality may be impacted.
• Monitor the entire sourcing workflow from PR to Purchase Order (PO) issuance to delivery — ensuring that POs are confirmed, deliveries scheduled, and production requirements met to maintain alignment with the Master Production Schedule and mitigate supply-related delays.
• Provide status updates of material orders (open PRs, open POs, deliveries) to production planners, program managers, and other relevant parties as needed.
• Effectively communicate material statuses, supplier performance, risk factors, and sourcing progress to program leadership and other stakeholders as needed.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field with 4-8 years of relevant experience in material planning, procurement, or supplier coordination in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Ability to interpret data on material usage, lead times, cost, and supplier performance. Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams (engineering, quality, production, suppliers) and clearly present status, issues, and recommendations. Ability to handle multiple priorities, support dynamic program schedules, adapt to changing requirements, and respond proactively to material sourcing issues/risks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems. Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Deltek Costpoint ERP/MRP experience. Demonstrated experience in Supplier Relationship Management. Experience with Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) principles and supply chain risk management. Familiarity with manufacturing methods and services across production environments. Experience with DFARS, FAR, and Government contract regulatory compliance, particularly in a defense or regulated industry. Experience using ERP systems, MES systems, etc. APICS/ASCM, CPIM, or other supply chain certification preferred.

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Original Posting: October 16, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $65,650.00 - $118,675.00 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.

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 here.

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Commitment and Diversity

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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.