Procurement Specialist

Spencer Ogden; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement services firm is seeking a highly adaptable Procurement Specialist in Arlington, VA. This role supports sourcing and procurement operations, requiring a solutions-driven mindset and the ability to creatively solve supply chain challenges. Responsibilities include managing procurement for specialized equipment, optimizing sourcing strategies, and collaborating with multiple teams. Knowledge in renewable energy and tools like Power BI is a plus. This position follows a hybrid schedule over a 6-month contract leading to direct hire.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate within a structured environment while adapting when necessary.
• Experience working with 3–5+ stakeholders or teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of specialized and long-lead equipment across multiple projects.
• Identify opportunities to optimize sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain strong vendor and stakeholder relationships.
• Support procurement tracking and reporting tools.

Skills

Problem-solving mindset

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Collaboration across stakeholders

Understanding of procurement fundamentals

Technical aptitude

Tools

Power BI

Dashboards

Job description

Locations: Arlington, VA | Houston, TX | Atlanta, GA

Schedule: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 remote)

Duration: 6 month contract to direct hire

Overview

We’re looking for a highly adaptable, solutions-driven Procurement Specialist to support sourcing and procurement operations across active projects.

This is not a traditional, process-heavy procurement role — it requires someone who can think creatively, move fast, and solve real-time supply chain challenges while still operating within structured frameworks when needed.

You’ll work closely with operations, engineering, and project teams, playing a key role in ensuring critical equipment is sourced and delivered successfully.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage procurement of specialized and long-lead equipment across multiple projects
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and project teams
• Identify opportunities to expedite or optimize sourcing strategies
• Mitigate risks related to delays, shortages, and vendor constraints
• Build and maintain strong vendor and stakeholder relationships
• Track procurement activities across multiple workstreams for visibility
• Support reporting, dashboards, and procurement tracking tools
• Contribute to improving procurement processes and workflows

What We’re Looking For

Must-Have

• Strong problem-solving mindset with a solutions-first approach
• Ability to operate within structure while adapting when needed
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience collaborating across 3–5+ stakeholders/teams
• Solid understanding of procurement fundamentals
• Technical aptitude — able to quickly learn complex equipment

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in renewable energy, power, or electrical equipment (MV/HV, inverters, etc.)
• Familiarity with Power BI, dashboards, or reporting tools
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Bilingual or multilingual capabilities