Procurement Specialist

Temporary Procurement Specialist Location: Raleigh, NC (Onsite) Pay Rate: $24.00/hour Duration: 3–4 Month Contract Start Date: Immediate – Target Start Next Week Position Overview A local Housing Authority is seeking a Temporary Procurement Specialist to support its procurement and accounts payable operations during a busy period. This is a fast‑paced, contract opportunity ideal for a detail‑oriented professional who excels at managing multiple priorities, maintaining accurate records, and delivering exceptional customer service. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring timely purchasing, vendor management, payment processing, and support for resident‑related procurement needs. Key Responsibilities Monitor and manage multiple procurement‑related email inboxes, ensuring timely responses and follow‑up. Respond to vendor inquiries and internal requests for procurement‑related information. Create, review, and process purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and completeness, including verification of general ledger account numbers. Coordinate procurement activities with Accounts Payable to facilitate timely payments and resolve discrepancies. Support urgent same‑day payment requests and assist with hotel reservations for displaced residents when needed. Utilize agency purchasing cards to place orders, process payments, and maintain appropriate documentation. Place orders with approved vendors and suppliers while tracking order status and delivery timelines. Maintain vendor records, including contact information, addresses, certificates of insurance, and other required documentation. Complete monthly purchasing card reconciliations and supporting documentation. Assist with the administration, facilitation, and ongoing oversight of annual purchase orders and contracts. Qualifications Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, accounts payable, administrative support, or a related field. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of information accurately. Professional demeanor with a strong customer service orientation. Ability to multitask and prioritize competing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office365, including Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel. Self‑motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a government, public sector, housing authority, or highly regulated environment. Familiarity with procurement processes, purchase orders, vendor management, and contract administration. Experience handling purchasing card transactions and reconciliations. Pay Details $22.00 to $25.00 per hour Benefits Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled Military‑connected talent encouraged to apply. Massachusetts Candidates Only It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Legal Fair Chance Notices The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance #J-18808-Ljbffr