Procurement Assistant

Responsibilities

• Receive and review requisitions for completeness, accuracy, and clarity
• Conduct market research for assigned commodities and identify potential suppliers
• Perform initial evaluation and screening of potential suppliers
• Prepare purchase orders in accordance with procurement policies
• Oversee Dewberry supplier’s portals (review and approve orders entered, etc.)
• Monitor and expedite orders to ensure timely delivery and resolve delays
• Manage discrepancies during the receiving process, including 2/3-way matching
• Reconcile invoices and coordinate with Accounts Payable as needed
• Provide ERP user assistance and support for ERP system training
• Oversee and manage special projects assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1+ years of experience in procurement/purchasing or related field preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong understanding of procurement principles and practices
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint a plus
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure and maintain mindfulness

Qualifications

At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employee's. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

Skills

None specified

Benefits

None specified

Pay

The projected range for this position is $45,000-$58,000 annually in our Fairfax, VA office. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Schedule

Not specified