Procurement Assistant I

This position provides administrative and technical support to the Procurement Specialist in support of Equipment Redistribution & Divestiture (ERDS) operations across multiple Army Continuous Transformation (CT) locations: Fort Bragg, Fort Hood, Fort Carson, and other designated sites. It also supports various Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside CONUS (OCONUS) locations during fly-away missions, ensuring consistent safety standards and operational compliance.

About the role

This role supports day-to-day procurement operations, develops and executes sourcing strategy, evaluates product offerings, recommends suppliers, and negotiates contracts for CT support. The Procurement Assistant I gathers business requirements, identifies and pre-qualifies potential suppliers, develops and distributes RFPs/RFQs, collects bids, evaluates proposals based on quality, cost, and other criteria, and recommends suppliers best suited to meet ERDS requirements. Works with selected suppliers to develop mutually acceptable contractual agreements and ensures all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations. Requires a strategic mindset, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments to drive financial and operational success.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Procurement Specialist on the ERDS contract.
• Review and analyze procurement requirements for internal and external activities in major programs across CT locations and fly-away missions.
• Communicate effectively with all ERDS sites and activities to correctly define purchasing requirements and identify approved sources or qualify new procurement sources.
• Determine the appropriate and compliant procurement vehicle which conforms to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and assist other activities with completing the necessary procurement documentation to ensure Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR).
• Produce reports tracking contract expiration dates or spending for CT locations to higher management or project control.
• Assist with new vendor setup in procurement or purchasing system and ensure that systems are appropriately maintained and updated.
• Assist with the creation of purchase requisitions for Outgoing Funding Documents (OFDs), incremental funding, and contracts.
• Track shipments or verify quantities received against purchase orders and/or invoices.
• Complete procurement-related tasks, including reviewing invoices for accuracy, assisting with billing, general accounting support, and handling other office duties and special projects as assigned.
• Perform work under direct supervision; handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Review and understand basic contract documents as they relate to billing and revenue.
• Use FAR principles to provide allowable cost guidance, assist individuals in completing forms and cover letters, support formal requests to the customer for funding increases or schedule impact approvals, coordinate resolution of issues related to requests, and track status of requests.
• Assist in preparing and organizing materials for meetings, presentations, and training sessions; draft correspondence and prepare reports as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree in business administration or related field is a plus.
• At least two years of work experience in procurement (military contractor or Army site preferred).
• Knowledge of DoD or Army procurement processes is highly desirable.
• Procurement knowledge of the FAR with financial recordkeeping, tracking expenses, creating purchase orders, and other financial compliance requirements preferred.
• Strong organizational, data-entry, and attention to detail skills, along with verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with procurement modules in Deltek, CostPoint, or similar systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote environment.
• Valid driver’s license with proof of vehicle insurance.
• REAL ID.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Ability to obtain Tier 1/NACI (Public Trust) background eligibility.

Benefits

SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.
• Vacation, holiday, and sick leave as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.

Pay

• Pay range: $15.32 per hour.
• Health & Welfare: $5.09.

Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.