Junior IT Purchaser — Government Contracting Procurement

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

Job summary

ActioNet is seeking a Junior Purchaser to support procurement of software, hardware, and IT products for government contracting. You will process requisitions, obtain quotes, issue purchase orders, and track delivery while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and company policies.

The role emphasizes detail orientation, organization, and能力 to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Office, remote, or hybrid work arrangements are possible, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, contracts, procurement, or related field 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 FAR/DFARS concepts, contract flow-down requirements, small business goals, and internal purchasing thresholds.
• 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

Multi-tasking

Professional communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, contracts, procurement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ActioNet is seeking a Junior Purchaser to support procurement of software, hardware, and IT products for government contracting. You will process requisitions, obtain quotes, issue purchase orders, and track delivery while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and company policies.

The role emphasizes detail orientation, organization, and能力 to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Office, remote, or hybrid work arrangements are possible, with competitive benefits.