Material Procurement / Supply Chain Analyst

Leidos•Long Beach, MS

1d•$52,000 - $94,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Maritime System Division (MSD) of Leidos is seeking a Materials Requisitioner / Planner for its Long Beach, Mississippi facility. This is an on-site role in a growing, fast-paced environment. The position manages material fulfillment and acquisition activities, supports manufacturing and production schedules, coordinates with suppliers and internal teams, and maintains purchasing and manufacturing records.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 2–4 years of relevant procurement experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
MRP knowledge or experience; Costpoint is preferred.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Exposure to supply chain and commodity management in a DFAR environment.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong customer interface skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
Initiative, a positive attitude, assertiveness, and a sense of urgency.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

DoD or military contract experience.
Supply chain experience.
Experience using Solumina.
Experience using Windchill.
Ability to read mechanical drawings and data sheets.

Responsibilities

Manage the fulfillment acquisition process.
Create purchase requisitions in Deltek CostPoint.
Communicate with Department of Defense industry suppliers and cultivate supplier relationships.
Manage required supplier paperwork.
Collaborate with product engineering, production planning, purchasing, and quality teams.
Track supplier on-time delivery.
Follow up with internal teams to expedite materials and documents to meet production schedules and customer expectations.
Maintain purchasing records and purchasing bill-of-material status.
Perform data analysis and understand production flow.
Create, open, and close manufacturing orders.
Perform other administrative duties as required.