Leidos Inc
Primary Responsibilities
Review MRP and production schedules to identify and prioritize material requirements for machining, outside processing, and assembly.
Create and manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) in Deltek Costpoint; track conversion to Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure timely supplier acknowledgment.
Collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams including Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, and Production Control to ensure alignment of materials sourcing with program needs.
Prepare and issue Request for Quote (RFQ) packages to potential supplier partners, soliciting pricing, lead times, quality commitments, and other quote elements.
Evaluate incoming quotes on multiple criteria including cost, lead time, quality, availability, vendor reliability, and compliance with technical/contractual standards.
Support outsourcing of machined parts and special processes (plating, coating, heat treat, etc.), ensuring adherence to technical and quality standards.
Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing and Buyers to ensure competitive and compliant supplier selections that meet program requirements.
Ensure all material sourced meets the program\'s technical, quality, and contractual standards traceability/contractual requirements, and contractual obligations.
Provide supplier recommendations to the program team based on evaluation of vendor reliability, quality requirements (e.g., traceability), lead times, part availability and strategic partnership potential.
Monitor and assess supply chain risk factors (e.g., vendor capacity, commodity availability, geopolitical issues, lead time delays, and on-time-delivery metrics) and present mitigation recommendations to program stakeholders when cost, schedule, or quality may be impacted.
Monitor the entire sourcing workflow from PR to Purchase Order (PO) issuance to delivery - ensuring that POs are confirmed, deliveries scheduled, and production requirements met to maintain alignment with the Master Production Schedule and mitigate supply-related delays.
Provide status updates of material orders (open PRs, open POs, deliveries) to production planners, program managers, and other relevant parties as needed.
Effectively communicate material statuses, supplier performance, risk factors, and sourcing progress to program leadership and other stakeholders as needed.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field with 2-4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in procurement, planning, or materials management.
3+ years of experience in material planning, procurement, or supplier coordination in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to interpret data on material usage, lead times, cost, and supplier performance.
Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams (engineering, quality, production, suppliers) and clearly present status, issues, and recommendations.
Ability to handle multiple priorities, support dynamic program schedules, adapt to changing requirements, and respond proactively to material sourcing issues/risks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Deltek Costpoint ERP/MRP experience.
Demonstrated experience in Supplier Relationship Management.
Experience with Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) principles and supply chain risk management.
Familiarity with manufacturing methods and services across production environments.
Experience with DFARS, FAR, and Government contract regulatory compliance, particularly in a defense or regulated industry.
Experience using ERP systems, MES systems, etc.
APICS/ASCM, CPIM, or other supply chain certification preferred.
At Leidos, we don\'t want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what\'s next?" before the dust settles on "what\'s now." If you\'re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You\'ll fit right in. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. For U.S. Positions: This job requisition will remain open for a period determined by business needs. Pay range information and other compensation details are provided where applicable.
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Review MRP and production schedules to identify and prioritize material requirements for machining, outside processing, and assembly.
Create and manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) in Deltek Costpoint; track conversion to Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure timely supplier acknowledgment.
Collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams including Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, and Production Control to ensure alignment of materials sourcing with program needs.
Prepare and issue Request for Quote (RFQ) packages to potential supplier partners, soliciting pricing, lead times, quality commitments, and other quote elements.
Evaluate incoming quotes on multiple criteria including cost, lead time, quality, availability, vendor reliability, and compliance with technical/contractual standards.
Support outsourcing of machined parts and special processes (plating, coating, heat treat, etc.), ensuring adherence to technical and quality standards.
Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing and Buyers to ensure competitive and compliant supplier selections that meet program requirements.
Ensure all material sourced meets the program\'s technical, quality, and contractual standards traceability/contractual requirements, and contractual obligations.
Provide supplier recommendations to the program team based on evaluation of vendor reliability, quality requirements (e.g., traceability), lead times, part availability and strategic partnership potential.
Monitor and assess supply chain risk factors (e.g., vendor capacity, commodity availability, geopolitical issues, lead time delays, and on-time-delivery metrics) and present mitigation recommendations to program stakeholders when cost, schedule, or quality may be impacted.
Monitor the entire sourcing workflow from PR to Purchase Order (PO) issuance to delivery - ensuring that POs are confirmed, deliveries scheduled, and production requirements met to maintain alignment with the Master Production Schedule and mitigate supply-related delays.
Provide status updates of material orders (open PRs, open POs, deliveries) to production planners, program managers, and other relevant parties as needed.
Effectively communicate material statuses, supplier performance, risk factors, and sourcing progress to program leadership and other stakeholders as needed.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field with 2-4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in procurement, planning, or materials management.
3+ years of experience in material planning, procurement, or supplier coordination in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to interpret data on material usage, lead times, cost, and supplier performance.
Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams (engineering, quality, production, suppliers) and clearly present status, issues, and recommendations.
Ability to handle multiple priorities, support dynamic program schedules, adapt to changing requirements, and respond proactively to material sourcing issues/risks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Deltek Costpoint ERP/MRP experience.
Demonstrated experience in Supplier Relationship Management.
Experience with Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) principles and supply chain risk management.
Familiarity with manufacturing methods and services across production environments.
Experience with DFARS, FAR, and Government contract regulatory compliance, particularly in a defense or regulated industry.
Experience using ERP systems, MES systems, etc.
APICS/ASCM, CPIM, or other supply chain certification preferred.
At Leidos, we don\'t want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what\'s next?" before the dust settles on "what\'s now." If you\'re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You\'ll fit right in. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. For U.S. Positions: This job requisition will remain open for a period determined by business needs. Pay range information and other compensation details are provided where applicable.
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