Procurement Clerk
Robert Half · Baltimore, MD · 1 wk ago
On-sitePurchasingTemporary
We are looking for a Procurement Clerk to support purchasing activities in Baltimore, Maryland. This is a long-term contract position.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day procurement activities from intake of requests through purchase order issuance, receipt coordination, and invoice alignment.
- Develop and organize formal solicitation packages such as requests for proposals, requests for quotations, and requests for information in accordance with procurement standards.
- Review purchasing needs, evaluate sourcing approaches, and support contract award activities while maintaining compliance with organizational policies.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve purchasing issues, and keep procurement actions moving within established deadlines.
- Support contract pricing reviews, buying decisions, and documentation accuracy to ensure complete and audit-ready procurement records.
- Prioritize multiple assignments in a high-volume environment while maintaining responsiveness and consistent follow-through on urgent requests.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in procurement.
- Practical experience with enterprise procurement systems.
- Demonstrated understanding of the full procure-to-pay lifecycle, including requisitions, sourcing, awards, receiving, and invoice matching.
- Experience creating formal bid and solicitation documents, including RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.
- Strong ability to learn organizational structures, internal procurement policies, and procurement requirements quickly.
- Proven skill in managing competing priorities and meeting firm deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
- Working knowledge of purchase orders, buying processes, contract pricing, and procurement request tracking tools.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
- Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.