Procurement Specialist

accenturefederalservices; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to drive end-to-end procurement activities. This remote role reports to a Procurement Manager and supports a small team across Corporate Functions.

You will lead sourcing, supplier engagement, and procurement documentation, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFAR and internal policies while collaborating with Legal, Supply Chain Risk, and other stakeholders. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Procurement experience in a Federal Government contracting environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams.
• Beginner knowledge of FAR/DFAR and Public Law requirements to procurement agreements.

Responsibilities

• Support full procurement lifecycle: agreements, modifications, and purchase orders.
• Support sourcing strategies: price analyses, proposals, and RFPs.
• Ensure compliance, data accuracy, and timely delivery in approved systems.

Skills

Procurement experience

MS Office Suite

Tools

Costpoint

Salesforce

Copilot/AI tools

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

We are seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to support end‑to‑end procurement activities across our Corporate Functions. In this role, you will lead sourcing, supplier engagement, and the administration of procurement agreements, ensuring all actions comply with established policies and align with business needs. This remote position reports to a Procurement Manager and is part of a collaborative team of 3-5 procurement professionals.

Procurement Operations

Support the full procurement lifecycle, including processing procurement agreements, modifications, and purchase orders.

Support sourcing strategies by conducting price analyses, evaluating proposals, and coordinating Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

Manage assigned workload, prioritize incoming requests, and ensure timely, high‑quality delivery of procurement actions.

Identify potential issues or bottlenecks and elevate concerns to leadership as needed.

Stakeholder Partnership

Collaborate with internal teams-including Corporate Functions, Supply Chain Risk Management, Legal, and other business groups-to support procurement requirements.

Build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers and internal customers.

Coordinate and facilitate meetings with stakeholders and suppliers to support procurement planning and execution.

Participate in team initiatives and special projects to enhance procurement operations.

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain accurate records, documentation, and workflow activity in approved systems such as SharePoint.

Respond to data calls and contribute to reporting that supports procurement metrics and operational visibility.

Ensure all procurement actions meet compliance standards and align with established policies and procedures.

Who You Are

A proactive and organized professional who can manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

An effective communicator who can collaborate with individuals at all levels and provide excellent customer service.

A team‑oriented contributor who values ethical decision‑making and brings strong problem‑solving skills.

An independent worker who also thrives in a collaborative, high‑volume operational environment.

Demonstrate adaptability and openness to evolving processes and system enhancements by actively learning new tools, embracing updated workflows, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth transitions, provide feedback during adoption, and maintain a positive, solutions‑oriented approach as organizational needs and systems evolve.

What you need

U.S. Citizenship required

3+ years' Procurement experience in a Federal Government contracting environment working with Cloud, Hardware, Software, Facilities suppliers.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams

Beginner knowledge of FAR/DFAR and Public Law requirements to procurement agreements.

• More than 3 years in the Federal market space in the areas of procurement, contracting, finance, pricing, or a related field
• Detailed oriented, organized, flexible
• Able to set priorities and de-conflict multiple demands
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to apply sound business judgment
• Ability to multi-task
• Finance and/or analytical experience
• Experience working in a DCMA approved purchasing system
• Supply Chain Risk Management experience
• Costpoint, Salesforce, Copilot or other AI experience

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits he