Senior Buyer

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Job Description:

The Leidos Security Detection & Automation Operation is seeking a Senior Buyer to work in a exciting and dynamic environment. Under little supervision, the Senior Planner is responsible for identifying, sourcing and developing suppliers along with negotiating the purchase of goods and materials. Activities span the entire procurement and product lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities

Supplier sourcing and contract negotiations, procurement of goods and services in support of MRP generated or direct contract requirements
Assist with product development by defining material needed, providing drawings when appropriate
General knowledge of documentation, drawings, datasheets, solid models in support of quotations
Terms and conditions review for regulatory compliance, applicable flow downs and risk management assessments
Purchase execution to include:
Obtain quotations
Place POs and maintain compliant purchase order files
Conduct supplier cost management, competition and price analysis
Manage schedule of product to meet demand
Manage order closeout reconciliation of goods receipts and invoices as required
Process non-conformances and vendor returns
Liaison between supply base and internal customers
Supports integration activities as directed

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 7 - 10 years of experience in procurement
MRP experience
Great organization skills and attention to detail
Positive attitude and a willingness to progress into tasks of greater responsibility

Preferred Qualifications

Experience interpreting technical documents, drawings and/or schematics for quotation purposes
Experience in strategic sourcing
Management of a large, complex supplier

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