Procurement Analyst

Title: Junior Procurement Analyst Location: Alexandria, VA US Citizenship: Required Security Clearance: None Responsibilities: Support procurement and purchasing activities for government contracts and corporate operations Process purchase requisitions for materials, equipment, software, services, and other requirements Assist with RFQs/RFPs, obtain competitive quotations, and evaluate supplier responses for price, delivery, terms, and responsiveness Prepare purchase orders and modifications for review and approval Maintain complete procurement files supporting competition, price reasonableness, source selection, approvals, and FAR/DFARS compliance Support supplier onboarding, representations and certifications, due diligence, and supplier records Perform basic price analysis using competitive quotes, historical pricing, market research, and catalog pricing Monitor open purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve delivery, invoice, and documentation issues Maintain procurement data in ERP/procurement systems and support CPSR readiness, reporting, reconciliations, and process improvements Requirements: Bachelor's degree in business administration, contracts management, or related field Minimum of two (2) years of experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail Ability to maintain accurate documentation, manage multiple priorities, follow established policies and internal controls, and escalation issues appropriately Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook; ability to learn ERP, procurement, and supplier management systems Government contracting experience or internship preferred Basic understanding of FAR/DFARS and CPSR concepts; experience with Unanet,GovCon, Deltek Costpoint, or similar systems preferred Familiarity with competitive sourcing, price analysis, and supplier management is preferred US citizenship required Equal Opportunity/Veteran/Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr