Procurement & Vendor Relations Specialist

Socket.dev; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Purchases Clerk to support requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor management across government procurement. You will verify quotes, process orders, and handle PO changes while ensuring compliance with applicable procurement laws.

The role involves admin duties like P-Card administration, records management, and customer service support, plus bidding processes and open records handling. Strong math, communication, and office tech skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of purchasing and bidding procedures.
• Knowledge of available vendors and current prices.
• Knowledge of federal, state and city purchasing laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in the operation of standard office equipment.
• Skill in the completion of required reports.
• Skill in the maintenance of files and records.
• Skill in the provision of customer services.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews purchase requisitions; processes purchase orders; processes purchase order change requests.
• Verifies approvals and reviews information to confirm quotes and invoices match corresponding purchase orders.
• Facilitates GovDeals pick-ups, filing, and customer service needs.
• Receives and processes open records requests.
• Serves as P-Card Administrator. Issues new cards, training, and auditing.
• Assists with membership management.
• Assists the Purchasing Agent through the bid process.
• Assists in Abatements.
• Updates and maintains all vendor information.
• Maintains purchasing files and records according to retention policies.
• Performs other related duties.

Skills

Purchasing procedures

Vendor knowledge

Procurement laws

Computer skills

Math skills

Office equipment

Report writing

Records management

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma

1–2 years related experience

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Purchases Clerk to support requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor management across government procurement. You will verify quotes, process orders, and handle PO changes while ensuring compliance with applicable procurement laws.

The role involves admin duties like P-Card administration, records management, and customer service support, plus bidding processes and open records handling. Strong math, communication, and office tech skills are essential.