Buyer

Leidos

. Define plans, processes, methods, and tools for supply chain management and chain of custody for Government assets .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45,500 - $82,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, procurement processes, and government asset management, with strong communication and customer service skills to effectively support and coordinate purchasing activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementProcurement Process ManagementGovernment Contracts KnowledgeCostpoint ExperienceFederal Acquisition Regulations Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Procurement ManagementAudit ManagementCost-Effective PurchasingInvoice ApprovalTerms and Conditions Negotiation

Soft Skills

Outstanding Customer ServiceStrong Interpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationProblem-Solving TechniquesAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

Chain of CustodyHardware RecapitalizationMaintenance AgreementsSoftware LicensingBuild to Print Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define plans, processes, methods, and tools for supply chain management and chain of custody for Government assets
Research and recommend cost-effective purchase arrangements
Support the Government’s purchase process and coordinate delivery of purchases
Manage, track, and audit hardware recapitalization, maintenance agreements, and software licensing
Review purchase requisitions for clarity, compliance, detail, and completeness
Obtain additional information as necessary
Manage the procurement process from order placement through receipt of products and subsequent invoice payment
Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions and documentation for auditing
Manage supplier performance through consistent communication and adherence to purchase order terms and conditions
Participate in invoice approval and resolve issues as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a bachelor’s degree and some work experience—generally less than 2 years
A combination of education, experience, training through employment, internships, military, or certification relative to procurement may be considered in lieu of degree
Ability to effectively communicate processes and procedures to customer base where appropriate
Outstanding customer service skills to meet high demand requirements
Strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships with team members and customers
Strong oral and written communication skills
Willingness to learn new skills and apply them confidently in day-to-day processes
Problem-solving techniques to address unique procurement requests that impact critical support requirements
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
Experience with Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Word
Preferred: Costpoint experience
Preferred: Knowledge in government contracts
Preferred: Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations
Preferred: Terms and Conditions negotiation experience
Preferred: Knowledge of build to print, fabricated parts, and components