Procurement Specialist

Socket.dev; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

LMG Staffing Solutions is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support procurement operations, vendor management, subcontracts, and compliance for federal clients. The role emphasizes integrity, attention to detail, and efficient purchasing processes.

The ideal candidate brings 3–6 years in purchasing/procurement, strong knowledge of the procurement lifecycle, bid management, and experience with Deltek/QuickBooks/SharePoint and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years in purchasing, procurement, contracts, subcontracts, or finance operations.
• Experience within government contracting environments strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement lifecycle management, sourcing, and vendor negotiations.
• Experience managing RFPs, RFQs, subcontract development, and bid evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities including sourcing, purchasing, subcontract development, and vendor coordination.
• Process and review purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and vendor documentation.
• Support procurement planning and implementation activities across departments.
• Coordinate RFPs, RFQs, EOIs, bid solicitations, and subcontract development processes.
• Conduct bid evaluations and support award management activities.
• Monitor purchasing activities to ensure timely processing and operational efficiency.
• Support contract closeout activities and procurement documentation management.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and assist with vendor performance management.
• Support contract negotiations, pricing analysis, and vendor communications.
• Ensure purchasing and subcontract compliance with internal policies and government contracting requirements.
• Review contracts, procurement documents, and supporting materials for accuracy and compliance.
• Resolve purchasing discrepancies, invoice issues, and vendor-related concerns.
• Conduct cost analysis, market research, and competitiveness analysis.
• Analyze procurement and operational data for information, compliance, and reporting purposes.
• Prepare purchasing reports, tracking documentation, and procurement summaries.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing workflows and operational processes.
• Assist with database management, reporting tools, and process automation initiatives to support scalability and operational efficiency.
• Support development of database parameters, reporting specifications, and operational tracking processes.
• Find effective and efficient methods of performing daily operations, including ordering processes, reporting workflows, and purchasing procedures.
• Attend and actively participate in daily team meetings and cross-functional collaboration efforts.
• Support staff supervision activities and assist with performance management initiatives when applicable.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, warehouse, and leadership teams to improve purchasing operations and workflow efficiency.

Skills

Procurement lifecycle management

Sourcing & vendor negotiations

Bid management & evaluations

Purchasing operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Contract review & compliance

Attention to detail

Tools

Deltek

QuickBooks

SharePoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Opportunity

LMG Staffing Solutions is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a well-established and rapidly growing government contractor specializing in IT and professional services for federal clients. This organization is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support procurement operations, vendor management, subcontract administration, and purchasing compliance initiatives.

Position Summary

• The Procurement Specialist will play a critical role in managing purchasing operations, subcontract administration, sourcing activities, and vendor relationships across multiple projects and departments. This position requires strong analytical skills, procurement expertise, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced government contracting environment. The ideal candidate will possess experience with procurement planning, bid management, compliance review, and purchasing process optimization.

Key Responsibilities:Procurement & Purchasing Operations

• Manage procurement activities including sourcing, purchasing, subcontract development, and vendor coordination
• Process and review purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and vendor documentation
• Support procurement planning and implementation activities across departments
• Coordinate RFPs, RFQs, EOIs, bid solicitations, and subcontract development processes
• Conduct bid evaluations and support award management activities
• Monitor purchasing activities to ensure timely processing and operational efficiency
• Support contract closeout activities and procurement documentation management
• Vendor & Contract Management
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and assist with vendor performance management
• Support contract negotiations, pricing analysis, and vendor communications
• Ensure purchasing and subcontract compliance with internal policies and government contracting requirements
• Review contracts, procurement documents, and supporting materials for accuracy and compliance
• Resolve purchasing discrepancies, invoice issues, and vendor-related concerns
• Reporting, Analysis & Process Improvement
• Conduct cost analysis, market research, and competitiveness analysis
• Analyze procurement and operational data for information, compliance, and reporting purposes
• Prepare purchasing reports, tracking documentation, and procurement summaries
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing workflows and operational processes
• Assist with database management, reporting tools, and process automation initiatives to support scalability and operational efficiency
• Support development of database parameters, reporting specifications, and operational tracking processes
• Find effective and efficient methods of performing daily operations, including ordering processes, reporting workflows, and purchasing procedures
• Attend and actively participate in daily team meetings and cross-functional collaboration efforts
• Leadership & Operational Support
• Support staff supervision activities and assist with performance management initiatives when applicable
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, warehouse, and leadership teams to improve purchasing operations and workflow efficiency

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, contracts, subcontracts, or finance operations
• Experience within government contracting environments strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of procurement lifecycle management, sourcing, and vendor negotiations
• Experience managing RFPs, RFQs, subcontract development, and bid evaluations
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience reviewing contracts, compliance documentation, and procurement records
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Deltek, QuickBooks, and SharePoint preferred
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Preferred Skills

• Procurement Planning & Implementation
• Contracts Negotiation & Management
• Vendor Management
• Bid Management & Award Administration
• Cost Analysis & Market Research
• Compliance & Document Review
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency
• Database & Reporting Process Support
• Government Contracting Experience
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional Development Assistance