Procurement Analyst

AppleOne Employment Services; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 94,558,000 - 100,289,000; Part time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Analyst for a contract opportunity in Woodbridge, VA. This role supports public sector procurement operations by ensuring purchasing activities are compliant, efficient, accurate, and aligned with organizational requirements.

The Procurement Analyst will work with internal departments, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders to support contract negotiations, bidding, vendor evaluation, and procurement documentation,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience in procurement, purchasing, contract administration, or a similar field.
• Strong knowledge of public procurement principles, contract administration, purchasing procedures, and budgetary practices.
• Proficiency with research methods, computer systems, office software, and procurement-related documentation.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to review detailed documents, resolve procurement issues, and maintain accuracy in a compliance-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts and liaise between internal departments, vendors, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Review and approve purchasing requisitions and purchase orders for compliance with codes, regs, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare bid invitations, requests for proposals, contract documents, procurement reports, and related documentation.
• Analyze bids and proposals, evaluate vendor responses, and recommend successful vendors or contractors.
• Review contract documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with procurement requirements.
• Maintain stakeholder communication and assist in resolving procurement-related questions, concerns, or disputes.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Written communication

Stakeholder coordination

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office software

Procurement documentation systems

Research tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Analyst for a contract opportunity in Woodbridge, VA. This role supports public sector procurement operations by ensuring purchasing activities are compliant, efficient, accurate, and aligned with organizational requirements.

The Procurement Analyst will work closely with internal departments, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders to support contract negotiations, purchasing reviews, bid preparation, vendor evaluation, and procurement documentation. This is a strong opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys analytical work, public purchasing processes, stakeholder coordination, and contributing to a mission-driven government environment.

This position offers a collaborative setting with structured processes, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to contribute to high-impact procurement activities that support public services and operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts and serve as a liaison between internal departments, vendors, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Review and approve purchasing requisitions and purchase orders to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare bid invitations, requests for proposals, contract documents, procurement reports, and related documentation.
• Analyze bids and proposals, evaluate vendor responses, and recommend successful vendors or contractors.
• Review contract documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with procurement requirements.
• Maintain stakeholder communication and assist in resolving procurement-related questions, concerns, or disputes.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay rate: $33.00 to $35.00 per hour.
• Job type: Contract/Temporary.
• Location: Woodbridge, VA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Support procurement operations, contract negotiation, purchasing review, and vendor coordination.
• Prepare and review bid documents, requests for proposals, purchase orders, requisitions, and contract documentation.
• Analyze bids and vendor submissions to support award recommendations and procurement decisions.
• Maintain compliance with public procurement policies, codes, regulations, and contract administration requirements.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience in procurement, purchasing, contract administration, or a similar field.
• Strong knowledge of public procurement principles, contract administration, purchasing procedures, and budgetary practices.
• Proficiency with research methods, computer systems, office software, and procurement-related documentation.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to review detailed documents, resolve procurement issues, and maintain accuracy in a compliance-focused environment.
• Ability to occasionally assign or delegate work and provide instruction on work methods and procedures.
• Ability to perform primarily sedentary work with occasional standing, walking, and light lifting up to 10 pounds.
• No special certifications are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting procurement activities in a government, public sector, or highly regulated environment.
• Familiarity with bid evaluation, RFP preparation, purchase order review, and vendor dispute resolution.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, vendors, contractors, and department-level stakeholders.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.