Procurement Intern

Responsibilities

• Assist with competitive solicitations, vendor relations, and compliance.
• Support cooperative purchasing activities by reviewing existing contracts, verifying pricing, evaluating vendor quotations, and preparing necessary contract documentation.
• Prepare and maintain procurement files, solicitation records, and contract documentation.
• Coordinate and support pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences.
• Attend site visits and procurement-related meetings with City departments and vendors.
• Conduct research on procurement methods, contract options, and applicable procurement regulations.

Requirements

• Enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an undergraduate or graduate degree program in public administration, business administration, procurement, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics, integrity, transparency, and accountability.
• Ability to learn and apply public procurement laws, regulations, and policies.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include:

• Enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an undergraduate or graduate degree program in public administration, business administration, procurement, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics, integrity, transparency, and accountability.
• Ability to learn and apply public procurement laws, regulations, and policies.

Skills

Skills required for this role include:

• Public procurement laws, regulations, and policies.
• Microsoft Office software applications.
• Research and policy application.

Benefits

The City of Fredericksburg offers a competitive compensation package including:

• $16/hour part-time pay rate.
• Up to 20 hours per week.

Pay

The starting pay rate is $16/hour.

Schedule

This is a part-time position with up to 20 hours per week.

Benefits

As a City of Fredericksburg employee, you will have access to:

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible work schedule.

Commute

Travel to and from work is not provided.

Contact

To apply, visit our careers page at www.fredericksburgva.gov/careers. Applications must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on August 7, 2026.

For questions, email us at FXBGhire@fredericksburgva.gov.

The City of Fredericksburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.