Senior Purchasing Specialist; Hybrid

Senior IT Purchasing Specialist (Buyer)

ICF is seeking a team‑oriented Senior IT Purchasing Specialist (Buyer) to join our growing Procurement team within the Contracts, Procurement & Pricing Group. The role requires purchasing experience supporting federal and commercial client contracts with IT procurement, including software, hardware, services and the negotiation of subscription agreements, master services agreements, SaaS agreements, EULAs and more, preferably in a professional services environment.

This hybrid position prefers candidates in the Reston, VA area with a requirement to be in office 2‑4 times a month.

• Execute the entire IT software, hardware and services procurement process for direct (billable) and indirect requirements while ensuring adherence to approved purchasing system policy and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of all organizational and government rules affecting purchases and provide information about these rules to organization staff members and vendors.
• Assist in preparing formal requests for quote or proposal; review specifications and evaluate bids received.
• Conduct supplier contract negotiation and administration, supplier sourcing and communication; and drive cost savings for ICF and our clients.
• Communicate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure customer and program requirements are met through the procurement process.
• Manage vendor development including communication with sales representatives, updating and maintaining lists of approved vendors for bidding purposes, obtaining samples and literature regarding potential products and vendor capabilities, and conferring with end users.
• Analyze pricing, specifications and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
• Ensure proper use of Purchase Orders, Master Service Agreements, Commercial Services Agreements, Task Orders and appropriate Terms and Conditions.
• Negotiate pricing and terms of Purchase Orders and other agreements with prospective vendors and suppliers.

• Associate's degree in supply chain management, business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field (one year of experience can substitute one year of education).
• 5+ years of experience procuring goods and services in a Procurement role such as Purchasing or Subcontract Management, including IT software, hardware and IT-related services.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience with indirect and direct purchasing of goods and services.
• Knowledge of procurement of IT-related products and services.
• Deltek Costpoint experience.
• Experience working under a government‑approved purchasing system and familiarity with CPSR requirements.
• Experience working with all contract types.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).

• Professionalism in providing administrative support, exercising good judgment, discretion, tact and diplomacy.
• A self‑starter, capable of working well independently and remaining self‑motivated.
• Exemplary attention to detail and research skills; ability to think critically.
• Sound business ethics, including protection of proprietary and confidential information.
• Ability to apply detailed knowledge of organizational procedures to make independent decisions and serve as a credible resource for senior management.
• Capability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.
• Customer‑service approach to issue resolution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) for effective teamwork and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

$74,090.00 - $ (Virginia Client Office (VA88))

ICF is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable accommodations are available, including for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation, please email C All information you provide will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.