Procurement Assistant

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Introduction

The Loudoun County Department of General Services (DGS) plays a crucial role in the efficient operation of county government by providing essential services that ensure our community runs smoothly. Our team is dedicated to maintaining county facilities managing capital projects overseeing fleet services handling waste management providing safe reliable transit services and supporting emergency functions. We strive to deliver high-quality cost-effective solutions that benefit residents and employees alike. With a commitment to sustainability innovation and operational excellence General Services fosters a dynamic and rewarding work environment for individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in local government.

Job Summary

The Loudoun County Department of General Services is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a full-time Procurement Assistant vacancy within the Management Support Services Division. This is a 37.5 hour per week position Monday Friday during core daytime business hours.

We are looking for a dependable detail-oriented individual who can multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high degree of accuracy in their work along with excellent spelling and grammar. Knowledge of construction industry terminology and the ability to comprehend complex purchases are pluses.

This position assists the departments Procurement Team in the following areas:
Processing Requisitions (RQs) and Change Order Requests
Data Entry using a computerized purchasing and accounting system (Oracle)
Researching and obtaining vendor quotes for products and services
Managing the departments fixed asset inventory and providing updates to senior management
Coordinating with end users and project managers to gather status updates on purchase orders
Providing courteous and timely customer service to both internal and external customers

Hiring salary commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma; three (3) years of work experience related to assigned area; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Prefer at least six (6) months of government purchasing experience in processing requisitions change order requests and experience with computerized purchasing and accounting systems.
Direct experience working with Oracle Purchasing System is preferred.
Working knowledge of MS Office (particularly Excel and Outlook) and email is highly preferred.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

A valid drivers license is required. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check to include criminal credit and DMV records.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age color disability gender identity genetic information national origin political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.

Reasonable Accommodation
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Required Experience:

Junior IC