Purchasing Coordinator

Vets Hired; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Hired is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support procurement for network equipment, services, and materials in McLean, VA. You will manage purchase orders, vendor coordination, invoices, and documentation while aligning with government contracting rules.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with program, engineering, and supply chain teams, ensure regulatory compliance, track deliveries, and maintain precise records. A strong background in DoD procurement is valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Knowledge of government contracting regulations.
• DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, approximately 5% or less.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of equipment, services, and materials.
• Manage purchasing processes in accordance with federal regulations and company policies.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, and procurement documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding pricing, terms, delivery, and equipment requirements.
• Ensure hardware procurements comply with Trade Agreement Act requirements.
• Track equipment orders and delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Coordinate with program management and engineering teams on equipment specifications.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor quality and delivery performance.
• Support Equipment List and Bill of Materials development.
• Reconcile purchase orders and invoices.
• Coordinate with supply chain, inventory, and logistics teams.

Skills

Vendor coordination

Purchasing

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Purchasing Coordinator supports procurement activities for network equipment, services, and materials. The role manages purchasing processes, vendor coordination, purchase orders, invoices, compliance, delivery tracking, and procurement documentation while supporting program, engineering, supply chain, and logistics teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of equipment, services, and materials.
• Manage purchasing processes in accordance with federal regulations and company policies.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, and procurement documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding pricing, terms, delivery, and equipment requirements.
• Ensure hardware procurements comply with Trade Agreement Act requirements.
• Track equipment orders and delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Coordinate with program management and engineering teams on equipment specifications.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor quality and delivery performance.
• Support Equipment List and Bill of Materials development.
• Reconcile purchase orders and invoices.
• Coordinate with supply chain, inventory, and logistics teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Knowledge of government contracting regulations preferred.
• Strong vendor coordination, purchasing, documentation, and organizational skills.
• DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, approximately 5% or less.