IT Procurement Officer

Telnet Inc
  • Nashville, TN
  • $43–$45 Per Hour
  • Contractor
  • Instant Apply
1 day ago

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Officer (IT) to support government purchasing and procurement operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in government procurement, purchasing transactions, purchase order processing, invoice management, and procurement compliance.

This role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage high-volume purchasing transactions while ensuring compliance with established government procurement policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, payment vouchers, and procurement transactions.
  • Review purchasing requests for accuracy, proper coding, justification, and budget availability.
  • Ensure all purchases comply with applicable departmental, state, and federal procurement guidelines.
  • Process vendor invoices and monitor payment status to ensure timely payments.
  • Perform monthly government purchasing card (PCard) reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
  • Maintain accurate electronic procurement records, reports, and supporting documentation.
  • Research vendors, compare product specifications and pricing, and assist with competitive bidding.
  • Prepare purchase orders, service contracts, vendor correspondence, and other procurement documentation.
  • Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve purchasing discrepancies and payment issues.
  • Monitor shipments, invoices, contract periods, and expiration dates.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records for supplies and equipment.
  • Research procurement issues and independently identify appropriate solutions.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNashville, TN
Job TypeContractor
Salary$43–$45 Per Hour

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of government purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within a government agency.
  • Hands-on experience processing purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and payment vouchers.
  • Experience with government purchasing cards (PCard), transaction processing, and monthly reconciliations.
  • Strong knowledge of invoice processing, accounts payable, and vendor payment procedures.
  • Experience working with ERP or procurement management systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and electronic record management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple purchasing transactions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with NASPO or cooperative purchasing agreements.
  • Previous experience supporting IT procurement operations.
  • Familiarity with government purchasing policies and competitive bidding procedures.

Benefits

Paid Time-Off, 401K Match, Medical, Dental, Vision

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Strategic Planning
  • Purchasing/Procurement
  • Administrative Skills
  • Multitasking
  • Budgeting
  • Regulations
  • Information Technology & Information Systems
  • Customer Support/Service
  • Time Management
  • IT Procurement
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Analysis Skills

Skills

  • Billingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Government Policiesunmatched
  • IT Procurementunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Policy Developmentunmatched
  • Procedure Developmentunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched

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