IT Procurement Associate - Remote, Government Contracting

ActioNet, Inc.; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ActioNet, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Junior Purchaser to support the procurement of software, hardware, peripherals, accessories, and related IT products for a federal contractor serving government customers.

This role assists with purchase requisitions, vendor quotes, purchase orders, delivery tracking, procurement documentation, and compliance with company purchasing policies and regulations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, responsive, and eager to develop a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 0–2 years of purchasing, procurement, contracts, logistics, administrative, or customer service experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to communicate professionally with vendors, internal customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow established procurement procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions for software licenses, computer hardware, peripherals, accessories, maintenance renewals, and related IT products.
• Obtain vendor quotes, compare pricing, validate part numbers, confirm product availability, and support best-value purchasing decisions.
• Prepare, issue, and track purchase orders in accordance with company procurement procedures and contract requirements.
• Coordinate with internal program teams, contracts, finance, receiving, and vendors to support timely fulfillment of customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, quote files, order documentation, vendor communications, and delivery status updates.
• Assist with supplier database maintenance, and collection of required vendor documentation.
• Monitor order confirmations, shipping status, backorders, substitutions, and delivery concerns; escalate risks or delays as needed.
• Confirm receipt and acceptance of shipped items and maintain complete supporting documentation in contract and procurement files.
• Support compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), contract flow-down requirements, small business goals, and internal purchasing thresholds, as applicable.
• Assist with price reasonableness documentation, competitive quote support, sole-source backup, and procurement file completeness.
• Help identify cost savings, preferred supplier opportunities, and process improvements for recurring purchases.

Skills

Attention to detail

Vendor communication

Procurement procedures

Record keeping

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, contracts, procurement, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ActioNet, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Junior Purchaser to support the procurement of software, hardware, peripherals, accessories, and related IT products for a federal contractor serving government customers.

This role assists with purchase requisitions, vendor quotes, purchase orders, delivery tracking, procurement documentation, and compliance with company purchasing policies and regulations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, responsive, and eager to develop a