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DAYLIN SMITH
Senior Procurement Specialist
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Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with over 6 years managing $317 million in federal and indirect IT cloud, hardware and software spend. Specializes in cost reduction, cycle time improvement, and compliance enhancement through strategic supplier negotiations and data analytics. Committed to leveraging technology to streamline procurement processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Procurement Specialist
Leidos, Inc.
11.2025 - Current
- Administered $148.5M+ in contract value and $175M+ in BPAs using Ivalua for effective contract management, supplier risk monitoring, and compliance with FAR/DFAR.
- Negotiated a $22.5M cloud agreement, using Excel-based price analysis to secure a 13% discount on a $13.6M initial order and improve renewal discounts from 11% to 16%.
- Achieved $10.1M+ in savings and avoidance while reducing procurement cycle time by 42% through Excel analytics, Power BI, AI-enabled workflows, and standardized templates.
- Managed 170+ POs/contracts across 100+ suppliers using Costpoint to ensure timely procurement for federal and indirect spend.
Procurement Specialist II
Leidos, Inc.
03.2023 - 11.2025
- Managed over $40M in government procurements for medium- to high-complexity requirements, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Negotiated the Navy Next Generation Enterprise Network purchase that produced more than $1.3M in cost savings.
- Managed over $68M in Department of Defense blanket purchase agreements and reviewed $5.6M in files for DCMA/CPSR audit readiness with zero findings.
- Conducted team trainings on procurement processes for Covered Defense Information and Controlled Unclassified Information, enhancing team knowledge and effectiveness.
Buyer
Leidos, Inc.
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Procured $30M in IT hardware, software, and maintenance for U.S. government programs through enterprise ERP tools, enhancing program capabilities.
- Created and issued over 200 RFQs with custom templates, collaborating on a complex $5M DISA IT hardware maintenance purchase.
- Negotiated terms in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and company policy, achieving 7% average cost savings per purchase.
Real Estate Specialist
Coldwell Banker Realty
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Analyzed market trends and consumer data to develop strategies that drove annual revenue growth of 20.2%.
- Drafted legal documentation and managed sale of over $400,000 in government properties, negotiating pricing for building materials.
Education
Certificate - Leadership in Supply Chain
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN08-2024
Bachelor - Statistics
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
Clemson, SC01-2016
Skills
- Contract management
- Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation
- Supplier negotiation
- Problem-solving aptitudeProcurement
- FAR/DFARS Compliance
- Purchasing strategy
- Supplier management
- Spend analytics
- Procurement analytics
- RFx / PO Management
- Procurement improvement
- Data analysis
- Contract management
- Supplier negotiation
Leadership And Engagement
- ERP Development & Implementation Team
- University of Tennessee career path team
- Leidos intern mentor
- President, Leidos Employee Resource Group
Career Metrics
- 600+ POs & contracts
- 200+ suppliers network managed
- $317M+ PO value
- $175M+ BPA portfolio
- $70.1M in cost savings
Systems And Analytic Tools
- Costpoint
- Ivalua
- Oracle Analytics Cloud
- OneTrust
- Power BI
- Microsoft Suite
Timeline
Senior Procurement Specialist
Leidos, Inc.
11.2025 - Current
Procurement Specialist II
Leidos, Inc.
03.2023 - 11.2025
Buyer
Leidos, Inc.
11.2020 - 03.2023
Real Estate Specialist
Coldwell Banker Realty
01.2017 - 01.2023
Certificate - Leadership in Supply Chain
University of Tennessee
Bachelor - Statistics
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY