Leidos
Job Summary
Leidos is seeking a Senior Buyer to support our Huntsville, Alabama facility. The Senior Buyer is responsible for procurement of various components, machines, and equipment. Telework option will be considered.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop and negotiate favorable prices on higher complexity procurements, ensuring consistency with client requirements and procurement policies under supervisor guidance.
Administer purchase orders, maintain filing, close out procurements, and manage supplier/customer relationships.
Create solicitations, support proposals, conduct price and cost analysis, and negotiate price/cost and related terms.
Analyze supplier operations to determine cost factors and best pricing, ensuring quality, reliability and schedule compliance.
Review proposals and recommend suppliers based on gathered information.
Recommend improvements to procurement processes and procedures.
Complete larger procurements independently.
Collaborate cross‑functionally on policies, practices and procedures.
Support and review the work of other buyers and assist the team as needed.
Develop or review prime contract flow‑down documents to ensure compliance and minimize liability.
Support internal/external audit activities, including purchase order file reviews and data requests.
Provide peer reviews and mentoring of other buyers.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree with 2–6 years, or high school diploma with 8+ years; prior experience buying tangible goods required.
Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong customer‑service mentality.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi‑task.
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations.
Knowledge of government contracts preferred.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and collaborate cross‑functionally.
Preferred Qualifications
Costpoint experience preferred.
Terms and conditions negotiation experience preferred.
Knowledge of build‑to‑print, fabricated parts, and components preferred.
Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and agency specific supplements such as DFARS.
Pay Range $63,700.00 – $115,150.00 (general guideline only)
Location Huntsville, Alabama. Telework option considered.
Employment Type Full‑time
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Job Function Purchasing and Supply Chain
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Primary Responsibilities
Develop and negotiate favorable prices on higher complexity procurements, ensuring consistency with client requirements and procurement policies under supervisor guidance.
Administer purchase orders, maintain filing, close out procurements, and manage supplier/customer relationships.
Create solicitations, support proposals, conduct price and cost analysis, and negotiate price/cost and related terms.
Analyze supplier operations to determine cost factors and best pricing, ensuring quality, reliability and schedule compliance.
Review proposals and recommend suppliers based on gathered information.
Recommend improvements to procurement processes and procedures.
Complete larger procurements independently.
Collaborate cross‑functionally on policies, practices and procedures.
Support and review the work of other buyers and assist the team as needed.
Develop or review prime contract flow‑down documents to ensure compliance and minimize liability.
Support internal/external audit activities, including purchase order file reviews and data requests.
Provide peer reviews and mentoring of other buyers.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree with 2–6 years, or high school diploma with 8+ years; prior experience buying tangible goods required.
Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong customer‑service mentality.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi‑task.
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations.
Knowledge of government contracts preferred.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and collaborate cross‑functionally.
Preferred Qualifications
Costpoint experience preferred.
Terms and conditions negotiation experience preferred.
Knowledge of build‑to‑print, fabricated parts, and components preferred.
Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and agency specific supplements such as DFARS.
Pay Range $63,700.00 – $115,150.00 (general guideline only)
Location Huntsville, Alabama. Telework option considered.
Employment Type Full‑time
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Job Function Purchasing and Supply Chain
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