Senior Purchasing Buyer

Leidos

. Develop and negotiate favorable prices for higher-complexity procurements, including terms, schedules, and purchase order and acquisition contract provisions .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $65,650 - $118,675 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of procurement, sourcing, and supplier management, with a strong focus on negotiation, cost analysis, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and mentor team members while managing complex procurement activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement ManagementSupplier NegotiationCost AnalysisFederal Acquisition RegulationsMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

ProcurementSourcingCost AnalysisSupplier ManagementNegotiationRegulatory ComplianceContract AdministrationProposal ReviewPurchase Order ManagementPrice Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCustomer Service MentalityOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsMultitasking Ability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordCostpoint

Industry Keywords

Government ContractsFederal Acquisition RegulationTCoPD RequirementsDFARSBuild-to-PrintFabricated Parts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and negotiate favorable prices for higher-complexity procurements, including terms, schedules, and purchase order and acquisition contract provisions
Ensure consistency with client requirements and procurement policies and procedures under supervisor guidance
Administer purchase orders, maintain files, close out procurement activities, and manage supplier customers
Create solicitations, support proposals, conduct price and cost analysis, and negotiate price/cost and subcontract provisions
Procure higher-complexity and higher-risk goods and services involving complex supplier negotiations
Confer with suppliers and analyze supplier operations to determine pricing factors and lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and schedules
Review proposals and select or recommend suppliers
Recommend improvements to procurement processes and procedures
Apply advanced 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
Support and review the work of other buyers and assist the team as needed
Develop or review prime contract flow-down documents for compliance and liability reduction
Support internal and external audits, including purchase order file reviews and customer data requests
Support peer reviews and mentor other buyers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a BA degree and 8–12 years of prior relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 6–10 years of prior relevant experience
Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong customer service mentality
Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of government contracts preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
Ability 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 DFARS