Strategic Procurement Buyer for Government Contracts

Remote Source, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Buyer to join our Shared Services Procurement organization. You will manage a diverse portfolio of procurement activities, source materials, evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate pricing, and administer purchase orders across programs and internal customers.

You will collaborate with program teams, learn government contracting practices, and grow your procurement expertise while supporting critical missions.

Qualifications

• 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 the ability to effectively 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned procurement requirements from receipt through purchase order award, administration, and closeout, as applicable.
• Partner with program teams and internal customers to understand purchasing requirements, priorities, and delivery needs.
• Develop and issue RFQs and other supplier solicitations.
• Identify and engage qualified suppliers and pursue competitive sourcing opportunities whenever practicable.
• 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 in accordance with established procedures.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, terms and conditions, and other commercial considerations with suppliers.
• Prepare, issue, and administer purchase orders and modifications within delegated authority.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery commitments and proactively address issues that could affect program schedules.
• Develop productive relationships with suppliers while serving as a trusted procurement partner to internal customers.
• Communicate procurement status, risks, and recommended solutions to program teams and other stakeholders.
• Identify procurement and supplier risks and collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop practical solutions.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready procurement files and documentation.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with Leidos policies and procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable government procurement regulations.
• Manage multiple purchasing actions and priorities in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Apply sound business judgment and procurement experience to independently resolve moderately complex purchasing issues.
• Collaborate with fellow procurement professionals and cross-functional partners to accomplish team and program objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, supplier performance, cost, and customer experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Independent work

Attention to detail

Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

RFQ tools

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Buyer to join our Shared Services Procurement organization. You will manage a diverse portfolio of procurement activities, source materials, evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate pricing, and administer purchase orders across programs and internal customers.

You will collaborate with program teams, learn government contracting practices, and grow your procurement expertise while supporting critical missions.