Procurement Assistant & Buyer — Inventory & Vendors

careers-dewberry; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Procurement Assistant/Buyer at its corporate headquarters located in Fairfax, VA. You will support the procurement team by managing requisitions, preparing purchase orders, conducting supplier market research, and assisting in pricing strategies.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will oversee supplier portals, track orders, and resolve delays while providing ERP support. A high school diploma is required; 1+ year in procurement is preferred, with MS Office and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1+ years of experience in procurement/purchasing or related field preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; Deltek Vantagepoint a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills

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 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 skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Deltek Vantagepoint

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dewberry is seeking a Procurement Assistant/Buyer at its corporate headquarters located in Fairfax, VA. You will support the procurement team by managing requisitions, preparing purchase orders, conducting supplier market research, and assisting in pricing strategies.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will oversee supplier portals, track orders, and resolve delays while providing ERP support. A high school diploma is required; 1+ year in procurement is preferred, with MS Office and