Women in Leadership Program

Lauren Hatcher

Active Term: 11/2024 - 11/2025

Areas of Expertise

• Winning Work-Life Balance & Mentoring
  
• Skills for Contracts & Negotiations
  
• Driving Ideas, Intellectual Growth & Transformation
  
• Organizational Leadership & Cultural Diversity

Senior Buyer

Leidos Inc

Lauren Hatcher is a results-driven Senior Buyer and Strategic Sourcing professional with over six years of experience in procurement, subcontracts management, and supplier negotiation, currently serving at Leidos, Inc. A skilled leader in complex software licensing and contract administration, Lauren Hatcher has successfully negotiated significant cost savings, streamlined procurement processes, and ensured compliance with FAR/DFAR regulations.

​Known as a proactive problem-solver and team mentor, Lauren Hatcher has contributed to several high-impact initiatives at Leidos, including the creation of a Subcontracts Specialist council, participation on the CPSR audit preparation team, and leadership in cross-functional process improvements. Holding a Master’s in Supply Chain Management, Lauren Hatcher is also a Certified Professional in Supply Management and a Certified Life Coach with a focus in Professional Growth, reflecting a commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and thought leadership in procurement.

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