Purchasing Support Specialist

Job Summary

To support a newly awarded DCSA contract, the full-time salaried Purchasing Support Specialist will analyze IT materials requests, evaluate vendor quotes, and prepare compliant purchase actions while working in a hybrid role based in Quantico, VA with remote work eligibility and up to 10% travel involved.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze IT materials requests for completeness and prepare Request to Initiate Purchase (RIP) packages for Government approval
• Solicit and evaluate vendor quotes, determine recommended sources, and prepare price reasonableness documentation
• Track RIP actions through the acquisition lifecycle, maintaining procurement files and vendor records while identifying delays and risks

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with no related experience, or an Associate's degree with 2 years of related experience, or 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an Active Secret Clearance and willingness to obtain Top Secret eligibility
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise discretion with limited supervision
• Experience or demonstrated aptitude in purchasing, procurement support, or administrative analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, and a basic understanding of purchasing fundamentals