Procurement Specialist

Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? Leidos is dedicated to making the world a safer place. This starts with helping our customers in the Defense Industry achieve their critical missions. Our dedicated Defense Group employees are solving critical challenges across the globe. At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Are you ready for your next career challenge? The Integrated Airborne Solutions Branch, part of the Defense Sector at Leidos, currently has an opening for a cleared Procurement Specialist to work in our Beavercreek, OH office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the Air Force Research Lab, Air Force Lifecycle Management Center, and other DoD missions. Your role as a part of our Logistics team will be to support our diverse portfolio of programs which conduct a combination of software design and development, hardware interfacing and integration, laboratory experimentation, ground and flight testing to deploy cutting edge, next generation solutions. Job Description We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist who plays a key role in ensuring governance, compliance, and effective management of government accountable property. This position is responsible for governance, organizational development and execution of the functions associated with the proposal, administration, compliance and risk management of supplier contracts across the company. Typical duties include: supplier development, sourcing, and supply-based diversity and cost management; supplier relationship management; supplier-contract regulatory compliance, DFAR Business System (Purchasing) compliance, and supplier-contract risk management. The Procurement Specialist will support supplier sourcing and quote analysis, maintain accurate procurement records, and coordinate delivery and invoice issue resolution in compliance with applicable policies and regulations. Primary Responsibilities Facilitate the tracking and closing of routine purchase orders and related procurement transactions in the company enterprise resource planning (ERP) or purchasing system, within delegated authority. Review purchase requisitions for completeness, funding information, specifications or statements of work, required dates, approvals, and applicable contract or supplier requirements; elevate gaps to the appropriate procurement lead. Support supplier identification and sourcing by issuing requests for informal quotation, collecting supplier responses, documenting communications, and preparing price, delivery, and terms comparisons. Maintain complete and accurate procurement files, including requisitions, quotes, evaluations, approvals, representations and certifications, correspondence, purchase orders, modifications, receiving evidence, and closeout records as required. Apply applicable FAR, DFARS, contractual flow-downs, cybersecurity or controlled-information clauses, and company purchasing procedures with guidance from senior procurement, contracts, legal, quality, or cybersecurity personnel. Monitor purchase order acknowledgements, delivery schedules, shipment status, receipts, and open commitments; communicate status and risks to program and supply chain stakeholders. Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve routine late-delivery, quantity, quality-documentation, receiving, and invoice discrepancies; document actions and elevate material impacts promptly. Support supplier onboarding and maintenance activities, including collection of required business information, compliance documentation (e.g., The Buy American Act (BAA), The Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Certificates of Conformance, etc.), and system records. Assist with purchase order closeout, including confirmation of final delivery, invoice status, excess funds, property disposition requirements, and file completeness. Develop working knowledge of small-business participation, competition requirements, source-selection documentation, price analysis, counterfeit-parts avoidance, export-control handling, and other requirements applicable to assigned purchases. Protect company, supplier, customer, proprietary, export-controlled, and controlled unclassified information (CUI)in accordance with applicable policies and authorized systems. Participate in training, internal reviews, audits, and continuous-improvement activities; identify recurring data, process, or supplier issues and recommend practical corrective actions. Assist in developing and enforcing procurement management policies, procedures, and compliance documentation. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support procurement-related aspects of project proposals and ongoing contracts. Identify and mitigate risks related to procurement accountability and recommend process improvements. Support organizational development initiatives by refining procurement management practices and contributing to policy updates. Basic Qualifications Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI. Must be a US citizen. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance, Operations, or a related field with at least 2 or more years of direct relevant experience. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Two to four years of relevant procurement, purchasing, supply chain, logistics, accounts payable, or operations experience. (Relevant internships, co-op assignments, military experience, and academic projects may be considered) Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word, with the ability to learn ERP, purchasing, supplier-management, and reporting systems. Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to organize multiple transactions with competing due dates. Ability to review data, compare supplier quotations, identify inconsistencies, maintain accurate records, and follow defined approval and escalation processes. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external suppliers in a deadline-driven, regulated environment. Experience supporting or executing tasks related to supplier development, sourcing, and cost management. Familiarity with DFARS and regulatory compliance related to government or defense contracting. Working knowledge of contract lifecycle management, procurement processes, and risk mitigation strategies. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work with cross-functional teams including project managers and technical staff. Ability to work independently on moderately complex projects or assignments with minimal supervision. Preferred Qualifications Experience in a regulated environment (e.g., defense, aerospace, or federal contracting), particularly with DFARS Business System (Purchasing) compliance. Demonstrated success in supplier relationship management and supplier performance evaluation. Proficiency in logistics, procurement or property management software. Working knowledge of change management practices within supply chain or procurement transformation initiatives. Strong data analysis skills for evaluating supplier metrics, costs, contract performance, basic spending and delivery analysis. Experience managing diverse or small/disadvantaged business (SDB) suppliers to support supply-based diversity initiatives. Experience with supplier quote evaluation, price analysis, purchase order administration, receiving, invoice matching, or procurement file documentation. Certification(s) such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CFCM (Certified Federal Contracts Manager), C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager), APICS/ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management), and NCMA (National Contract Management Association), or PMP (Project Management Professional) are a plus. If 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. For 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. Pay Range $52,000.00 - $94,000.00 About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. More details are available at Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leidos Inc