Buyer III

Frederick National Laboratory, operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc., addresses urgent and intractable problems in biomedical sciences, including cancer, AIDS, drug development, nanotechnology in medicine, and emerging infectious diseases.

About the Role

The Contracts and Acquisitions (C&A) Purchasing Department is responsible for acquiring goods and services, equipment maintenance and repair, and training program areas in the use of ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic sourcing of assigned commodities.
• Independently procure and contract for assigned categories/commodities involving high dollar value, risk, and complexity.
• Lead the development and execution of category management strategies for all assigned categories/commodities.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies.
• Work with internal stakeholders to define requirements for sourcing objectives.
• Evaluate competitive offers and present sourcing options that meet business requirements.
• Ensure all selected suppliers are compliant with service level agreements.
• Work with suppliers to develop continuous improvement plans and metrics to monitor performance.
• Conduct in-depth cost and spend analysis to develop cost savings initiatives through various cost reduction options.
• Review and expedite vendor selection and purchasing decisions through appropriate competitive bid and strategic sourcing processes.
• Monitor, manage, and report on achievements of key purchasing indicators in line with department requirements.
• Immediately respond to unforeseen supply failures, working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to avoid supply chain interruptions.
• Identify industry trends and market developments for respective categories.
• Gather relevant benchmark data and supply market intelligence.
• Conduct Quarterly Commodity Management presentations on assigned commodities/categories.

Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Business from an accredited college/university or four (4) years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• A minimum of five (5) years of strategic buying experience at a senior level.
• Knowledge of procurement process and strategic supplier management.
• Ability to provide full life cycle management of commercial contracts and orders, from reviewing the purchase request or statement of work to managing the executed unilateral or bilateral contract.
• Strong knowledge of the key aspects of the RFI/RFQ sourcing process.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Results-driven, self-starter, problem solver with proven ability to drive projects to a successful conclusion.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong negotiation skills, capable of leading negotiations for high-value contracts.
• Strong organizational, follow-up, analytical, and reasoning skills.
• Ability to travel if needed for business purposes.
• Candidates must reside in the Eastern or Central Time Zone.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Team-oriented and comfortable working with cross-functional teams and representing the department.
• Creative thinking and a constructive attitude.
• Strong problem-solving and reasoning skills to effectively deal with issues varying in complexity.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• Experience in contract negotiations.
• Biomedical-related industry knowledge.

Pay

The posted pay range for this job is $65,500.00 - $96,407.00 USD. This range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement.