Purchasing & Procurement Analyst

Supply Chain Procurement & Purchasing Specialist

We are seeking a highly motivated Supply Chain Procurement & Purchasing Specialist to support our growing operations. This role focuses on managing day-to-day purchasing activities, improving and maintaining procurement systems, ensuring compliance with DoD standards, and collaborating closely with our accounting team on procurement-related financial processes.

Role & Responsibilities

• Execute and manage purchasing activities including issuing POs, obtaining quotes, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring on-time delivery of materials.
• Maintain compliance with DoD procurement regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Evaluate, improve, and implement enhancements to procurement processes, tools, and systems to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Support supplier selection and performance monitoring.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to forecast material requirements and support project timelines.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to reconcile purchase orders, support invoice processing, and ensure accurate cost allocation.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end procurement-related accounting tasks as needed.
• Track, document, and report procurement metrics to leadership.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 1-3 years' experience in procurement preferred, purchasing, supply chain operations, or similar role;
  DoD contracting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, vendor management, and workflow documentation.
• Experience with ERP or procurement systems
• Ability to interpret and work within DoD procurement requirements and FAR/DFARS guidelines.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Willingness to support cross-functional teams, including accounting, on tasks that impact procurement data accuracy.

Desired Skills

• Experience working for a defense or government contractor.
• Familiarity with cost accounting, basic GAAP principles, and purchase-to-pay workflows.
• Process improvement mindset with ability to document and implement new procedures.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.