Job Description:
• Support Leidos IT Software procurement
• Negotiate favorable prices, terms, and other provisions of purchase orders
• Ensure procurement policies and procedures are met under supervisor guidance
• Administer purchase orders and maintain files
• Create solicitations and conduct price analysis
• Negotiate price and price-related terms
• Review proposals and select or recommend suppliers
• Apply knowledge of procurement, sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, cost and price analysis, and regulatory compliance, including TCoPD requirements
• Collaborate cross-functionally regarding policies, practices, and procedures
• Review prime contract flow-down documents for compliance and to minimize company liability
• Support internal and external audit activities, including purchase order file reviews and data requests
• Support peer reviews of other Buyers
Requirements:
• Typically requires a BA degree and 2–4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong Customer Service mentality
• Ability to multi-task and strong organizational skills
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge in government contracts is preferred
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Must have the interpersonal skills to work effectively with others within the team and collaborate cross-functionally
• 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 the DFARS
Benefits: