Strategic Government Procurement Specialist

Expedite Talent Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Expedite Talent Solutions in Nashville seeks a Procurement Specialist with five or more years of government purchasing experience. You will handle requisitions, purchase orders, vouchers, and government pCard processes while maintaining accurate electronic records.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within established procedures and budgets, including coordination with vendors for competitive bidding.

Qualifications

• Experience in government procurement and related purchasing workflows.
• Proficiency with requisitions, purchase orders, vouchers, and government pCard procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate electronic records.

Responsibilities

• Ensure purchases comply with departmental, state, and federal guidelines with proper documentation.
• Prepare service contracts, screen purchase orders for accuracy and justification; monitor payments and invoices.
• Maintain inventories of supplies and equipment and tag state property as needed.
• Research vendors, locate products, and compare across suppliers.
• Identify ordering errors, resolve discrepancies with vendors and staff, and keep processes moving forward.
• Monitor contract periods for updates and expirations and ensure correct procedures are followed.

Skills

Government procurement

Requisitions & POs

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Data entry

Vendor communication

Documentation & records

AP processing

Independent research

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Expedite Talent Solutions in Nashville seeks a Procurement Specialist with five or more years of government purchasing experience. You will handle requisitions, purchase orders, vouchers, and government pCard processes while maintaining accurate electronic records.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within established procedures and budgets, including coordination with vendors for competitive bidding.