Government Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Purchasing Specialist

This individual is going to genuinely enjoy data entry and thrive in that environment. This can be an on-going contract OR a contract to hire position.

- Minimum five years of government purchasing experience, preferably in a government agency procurement role (not strictly contracts).

- Proficiency in requisitions, purchase orders, vouchers, and government pCard (credit card) procedures; proper coding and classification required.

- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate electronic records.

- Skilled in identifying discrepancies, following established procedures, and understanding purchasing workflows.

- Comfortable working in an ERP system and highly proficient in Excel.

- Experience with high-volume data entry, transaction processing, record maintenance, issuing purchase orders, processing invoices (AP functions), and monthly credit card reconciliation.

- Familiarity with NASPO/Cooperative agreements is a plus.

- Ability to work independently, research ambiguous or incomplete information, use sound judgment, ask relevant questions, and keep processes moving forward without excessive supervision.

*This individual must be comfortable working with ambiguity and unexpected situations.  When information is incomplete or a transaction does not fit an established process, the employee is expected to research the issue, use sound judgement, seek clarification when appropriate and move the work forward without excessive supervision.