Strategic Material Planner for Defense Programs

Leidos; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Springfield, VA is seeking a Material Planner to support material acquisition plans and collaborate with program stakeholders to generate material requirements from start to finish.

The role works with production, logistics, procurement, and finance to align procurement activities with business needs and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, or payment. Candidates should have 4–8 years of related experience and a strong procurement background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 4–8 years of experience in supplier contract management, procurement, or supply chain operations; or a Master’s degree with 2–6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier development, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience in supplier relationship management, supply-base diversity, and cost optimization.
• Proficiency with procurement software or enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa, CostPoint).
• Active TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as production, logistics, and finance to forecast needs and adjust procurement strategies accordingly
• Coordinate forecasts, workload, expediting, and acquisition priority working with broader supply chain organization
• Manage inventory levels in coordination with internal teams to meet production and operational demands
• Initiate procurement requirements/requests and track the status of deliveries to ensure on-time receipt
• Collaborate with procurement to research, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, service, and reliability
• Interact with vendors to achieve favorable outcomes on procurements
• Maintain accurate procurement records including purchases, pricing, and vendor performance data
• Resolve supplier issues related to delivery delays, quality discrepancies, or invoice/payments
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and contractual obligations
• Coordinate warranty issues and communicate with manufacturers regarding replacements or repairs
• Monitor market trends, supplier innovations, and cost drivers to identify opportunities for process or cost improvement

Skills

Forecasting

Procurement

Supplier management

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Job description

Leidos in Springfield, VA is seeking a Material Planner to support material acquisition plans and collaborate with program stakeholders to generate material requirements from start to finish.

The role works with production, logistics, procurement, and finance to align procurement activities with business needs and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, or payment. Candidates should have 4–8 years of related experience and a strong procurement background.