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Leidos currently has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Buyer to join our Shared Services Procurement organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented individual looking to build a career in supply chain management and procurement while supporting programs that deliver innovative solutions to some of our customers' most critical missions.\nAs an Associate Buyer, you'll become part of a collaborative procurement team responsible for purchasing materials, equipment, and services that support a diverse range of programs across Leidos. Working alongside experienced procurement professionals, you'll gain hands-on experience in supplier management, purchasing, negotiations, and government contracting requirements.\nWe're looking for someone who is organized, eager to learn, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and excited about developing new skills. Whether you're a recent college graduate or looking to begin a career in procurement, Leidos offers the opportunity to grow your expertise while making a meaningful contribution to our business.\nLaunch your career with Leidos! Through hands-on training, mentorship, teamwork, and exposure to a wide variety of procurement activities, we'll help you build the foundation for a successful career in supply chain management.\n2. Primary Responsibilities\nProcess routine purchase requests for materials, equipment, and services in accordance with established procurement policies and procedures.\nPrepare and issue requests for quotations (RFQs) to suppliers, obtain pricing and delivery information, and assist in evaluating supplier responses.\nReview purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness, working with internal customers to obtain missing information or resolve discrepancies.\nPrepare and issue purchase orders within assigned purchasing authority and established guidelines.\nCommunicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, delivery schedules, order status, and other routine purchasing matters.\nAssist with basic price analysis, supplier selection, and negotiations to support competitive pricing and favorable purchasing terms.\nMaintain accurate purchasing records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and applicable government contracting requirements.\nMonitor open purchase orders, follow up on supplier deliveries, and assist in resolving routine order discrepancies.\nCollaborate with internal customers, program teams, and other procurement professionals to support timely and accurate purchasing activities.\nDevelop a working knowledge of procurement processes, purchasing systems, supplier management practices, and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements.\nIdentify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency, accuracy, and customer service.\nEscalate complex purchasing issues to senior buyers or management for guidance and resolution.\n3. Basic Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field with less than two years of relevant professional experience; or\nFour years of related professional experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.\nEquivalent combinations of related education and experience may be considered in accordance with Leidos' established equivalency guidelines.\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.\nExcellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in documentation and data entry.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with internal customers, teammates, and suppliers.\nBasic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.\nAbility to analyze information, identify discrepancies, and resolve routine problems using established procedures and guidance.\nDemonstrated willingness to learn new systems, processes, and procurement requirements.\nAbility to work independently on assigned tasks while recognizing when additional guidance or escalation is needed.\nAbility to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.\n4. Preferred Qualifications\nInternship, academic coursework, or previous work experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, logistics, business operations, or a related field.\nFamiliarity with basic purchasing processes, supplier relationships, or purchase order management.\nExposure to enterprise resource planning (ERP) or purchasing systems, such as Deltek Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, or similar applications.\nBasic understanding of government contracting requirements, including FAR and DFARS.\nExperience using Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, or report data.\nCustomer service experience demonstrating effective communication, responsiveness, and problem-solving skills.\nInterest in developing skills in supplier negotiations, price analysis, contract administration, and regulatory compliance.\nAbility to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively with multiple internal stakeholders.\nBuild Your Future with Leidos\nAre you ready to turn your education, curiosity, and problem-solving skills into a rewarding career? At Leidos, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, develop valuable procurement expertise, and contribute to meaningful work that supports critical customer missions.\nJoin our team and discover where a career in procurement at Leidos can take you!\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.\nOriginal Posting:\nNovember 6, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.\nPay Range:\nPay Range $45,500.00 - $82,250.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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