Associate Buyer

Leidos

3d•$45,500 - $82,250

About The Position

Leidos is hiring an Associate Buyer for its Shared Services Procurement organization. The role supports a range of company programs by purchasing materials, equipment, and services. Working with experienced procurement professionals, the Associate Buyer develops practical experience in supplier management, purchasing, negotiations, and government contracting requirements. The position is suited to an organized, detail-oriented person eager to learn and build a career in supply chain management and procurement. Leidos offers hands-on training, mentorship, teamwork, and exposure to varied procurement activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field, with less than two years of relevant professional experience; or four years of related professional experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree. Equivalent combinations of related education and experience may be considered under Leidos' equivalency guidelines.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in documentation and data entry.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with internal customers, teammates, and suppliers.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to analyze information, identify discrepancies, and resolve routine problems using established procedures and guidance.
Willingness to learn new systems, processes, and procurement requirements.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and recognize when additional guidance or escalation is needed.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Internship, academic coursework, or previous work experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, logistics, business operations, or a related field.
Familiarity with basic purchasing processes, supplier relationships, or purchase order management.
Exposure to enterprise resource planning (ERP) or purchasing systems such as Deltek Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, or similar applications.
Basic understanding of government contracting requirements, including FAR and DFARS.
Experience using Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, or report data.
Customer service experience demonstrating effective communication, responsiveness, and problem-solving skills.
Interest in developing skills in supplier negotiations, price analysis, contract administration, and regulatory compliance.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Process routine purchase requests for materials, equipment, and services according to established procurement policies and procedures.
Prepare and issue requests for quotations (RFQs), obtain supplier pricing and delivery information, and assist in evaluating supplier responses.
Review purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness, and work with internal customers to obtain missing information or resolve discrepancies.
Prepare and issue purchase orders within assigned purchasing authority and established guidelines.
Communicate with suppliers about pricing, availability, delivery schedules, order status, and other routine purchasing matters.
Assist with basic price analysis, supplier selection, and negotiations to support competitive pricing and favorable purchasing terms.
Maintain accurate purchasing records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and applicable government contracting requirements.
Monitor open purchase orders, follow up on supplier deliveries, and assist in resolving routine order discrepancies.
Collaborate with internal customers, program teams, and procurement professionals to support timely and accurate purchasing activities.
Develop working knowledge of procurement processes, purchasing systems, supplier management practices, and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency, accuracy, and customer service.
Escalate complex purchasing issues to senior buyers or management for guidance and resolution.