Procurement Assistant

Dewberry; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry, a leading professional services firm, is seeking a Procurement Assistant/Buyer for its Corporate Headquarters in Fairfax, VA. You will support the procurement team, manage requisitions, and help with supplier negotiations and pricing strategies.

The role reports to the Procurement Manager and emphasizes compliance with SOPs and best practices, with opportunities to engage in diverse projects at a nationwide firm.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in procurement/purchasing or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong understanding of procurement principles and practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint a plus.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure and maintain mindfulness.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review requisitions for completeness, accuracy, and clarity
• Conduct market research for assigned commodities and identify potential suppliers
• Perform initial evaluation and screening of potential suppliers
• Prepare purchase orders in accordance with procurement policies
• Oversee Dewberry supplier’s portals (review and approve orders entered, etc.)
• Monitor and expedite orders to ensure timely delivery and resolve delays
• Manage discrepancies during the receiving process, including 2/3-way matching
• Reconcile invoices and coordinate with Accounts Payable as needed
• Provide ERP user assistance and support for ERP system training
• Oversee and manage special projects assigned
• Supports day-to-day procurement activities

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is seeking a Procurement Assistant/Buyer in our corporate headquarters located in Fairfax VA. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the selected candidate will support the procurement team by managing procurement tasks, tracking inventory, consulting with vendors, and assisting in product selection and pricing strategies. The Buyer shall conduct business in accordance with the standard operating procedures of this organization and/or in accordance with company best practices.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review requisitions for completeness, accuracy, and clarity
• Conduct market research for assigned commodities and identify potential suppliers
• Perform initial evaluation and screening of potential suppliers
• Prepare purchase orders in accordance with procurement policies
• Oversee Dewberry supplier’s portals (review and approve orders entered, etc.)
• Monitor and expedite orders to ensure timely delivery and resolve delays
• Manage discrepancies during the receiving process, including 2/3-way matching
• Reconcile invoices and coordinate with Accounts Payable as needed
• Provide ERP user assistance and support for ERP system training
• Oversee and manage special projects assigned
• Supports day-to-day procurement activities

Required Skills & Required Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1+ years of experience in procurement/purchasing or related field preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong understanding of procurement principles and practices
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint a plus
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure and maintain mindfulness

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employee’s. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*All recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $45,000-$58,000 annually in our Fairfax, VA office. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.