Strategic Procurement Specialist (Govt Contracts)

Leidos; United States; A distancia; USD 52.000 - 94.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement

Descripción de la vacante

Leidos is seeking a Buyer to join our Shared Services Procurement organization in the United States. You will manage procurement requirements from receipt to award and closeout, working with program teams to understand needs and deliver solutions that support critical missions.

You will source materials and services, issue RFQs, evaluate proposals, negotiate terms, and administer purchase orders while maintaining audit-ready documentation and strong supplier relationships across multiple

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of procurement or related experience, or a Master’s degree with <2 years.

Responsabilidades

• 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 RFQs 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 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.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Attention to detail

Procurement systems

Educación

Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years procurement experience

Master’s degree with less than 2 years experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Descripción del empleo

Leidos is seeking a Buyer to join our Shared Services Procurement organization in the United States. You will manage procurement requirements from receipt to award and closeout, working with program teams to understand needs and deliver solutions that support critical missions.

You will source materials and services, issue RFQs, evaluate proposals, negotiate terms, and administer purchase orders while maintaining audit-ready documentation and strong supplier relationships across multiple