Associate Buyer

Start your procurement career with Leidos as an Associate Buyer in our Shared Services Procurement organization. You'll work on purchasing materials, equipment, and services for various programs, gaining hands-on experience in supplier management, purchasing, negotiations, and government contracting requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Process routine purchase requests for materials, equipment, and services
• Prepare and issue requests for quotations to suppliers and evaluate responses
• Review purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare and issue purchase orders within assigned purchasing authority
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, and delivery schedules
• Assist with basic price analysis, supplier selection, and negotiations
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supporting documentation
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up on supplier deliveries
• Collaborate with internal customers and procurement professionals
• Develop a working knowledge of procurement processes and applicable regulations
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency and customer service
• Escalate complex purchasing issues to senior buyers or management

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field with less than two years of relevant professional experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to analyze information and resolve routine problems
• Demonstrated willingness to learn new systems and processes
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or previous work experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain
• Familiarity with basic purchasing processes or enterprise resource planning systems
• Basic understanding of government contracting requirements
• Experience using Microsoft Excel to organize and analyze data
• Customer service experience with effective communication and problem-solving skills