Summer Strategic Sourcing Buyer Intern

Leidos; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking motivated supply chain students for a summer 2026 Buyer Intern position within Strategic Sourcing. Interns will learn procurement and logistics operations across Leidos and participate in hands-on tasks, including placing orders and supporting the buying team.

Primary responsibilities include learning purchasing basics in a Federal Government approved system, attending stakeholder meetings to identify sources, and developing an implementation plan for Sr. Management.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a college degree related to supply chain, sourcing, analytics, or logistics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a group environment.
• Proficient in written and oral communication.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Data analysis or supply chain validation capabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn the basics of purchasing in a Federal Government approved Purchasing System.
• Attend meetings with stakeholders to identify supply chain sources.
• Attend meetings with key stakeholders to identify supply chain sources to diversify supplier portfolio.
• Work with team to develop implementation plan for presentation to Sr. Management.
• Execute implementation plan to extent feasible during summer timeline.
• Make follow-on recommendations for long term sourcing success.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Education

College degree related field (supply chain / analytics)

Job description

Leidos is seeking motivated supply chain students for a summer 2026 Buyer Intern position within Strategic Sourcing. Interns will learn procurement and logistics operations across Leidos and participate in hands-on tasks, including placing orders and supporting the buying team.

Primary responsibilities include learning purchasing basics in a Federal Government approved system, attending stakeholder meetings to identify sources, and developing an implementation plan for Sr. Management.