Associate Buyer

Description

Job Description:

The Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions Operation is seeking an Associate Buyer to work in an exciting and dynamic environment.  Under little supervision, the Associate Buyer is responsible for identifying, sourcing and developing suppliers along with negotiating the purchase of goods and materials. Activities span the entire procurement and product lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supplier sourcing and contract negotiations, procurement of goods and services in support of MRP generated or direct contract requirements
• Support new product introduction activities
• Assist with product development by defining material needed, providing drawings when appropriate
• General knowledge of documentation, drawings, datasheets, solid models in support of quotations
• Terms and conditions review for regulatory compliance, applicable flow downs and risk management assessments
• Purchase execution to include:
  • Obtain quotations
  • Place POs and maintain compliant purchase order files
  • Conduct supplier cost management, competition and price analysis
  • Manage schedule of product to meet demand
  • Manage order closeout reconciliation of goods receipts and invoices as required
  • Process non-conformances and vendor returns
• Liaison between supply base and internal customers
• Supports integration activities as directed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 2 – 4 years of experience in procurement
• MRP experience
• Great organization skills and attention to detail
• Positive attitude and a willingness to progress into tasks of greater responsibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interpreting technical documents, drawings and/or schematics for quotation purposes
• Management of a large, complex supplier

Pay Range:

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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