Purchasing Support and Asset Management Specialist

Empower AI

. Support the newly awarded DCSA contract .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,600 - $101,540 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, including vendor evaluation, price analysis, and compliance with government regulations. Proficient in maintaining accurate procurement documentation and managing multiple concurrent tasks with strong attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement SupportVendor EvaluationMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyActive Secret ClearanceAttention To Detail

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Hard Skills

Purchasing FundamentalsPrice ComparisonRequest To Initiate Purchase (RIP)Inventory ManagementDocumentation Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsIndependent JudgmentProblem Analysis

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret ClearanceTop Secret Eligibility (if required)

Industry Keywords

Government ProcurementAcquisition LifecycleComplianceSupply Chain ManagementContract Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the newly awarded DCSA contract
Analyze IT materials requests for completeness, specification clarity, and alignment with pre-approved categories
Prepare Request to Initiate Purchase (RIP) packages with justifications, quotes, and supporting documentation for Government approval
Solicit and evaluate vendor quotes, compare pricing, terms, delivery, and compliance, and determine recommended sources
Prepare price reasonableness documentation using Government-approved procurement vehicles when directed
Assess urgent break/fix and mission-critical requirements and prepare expedited RIPs with justification within 24 hours
Analyze bench stock consumption data and requester input to determine replenishment needs
Conduct inventories, accountability audits, issue, retrieve, triage, and manage on-site property
Track RIP actions through the acquisition lifecycle, identify delivery risks and delays, coordinate follow-up, and maintain the RIP tracker for monthly status updates
Review supplier agreements and license terms, identify restrictive or non-compliant provisions, and refer findings to the Procurement Analyst and Contracting Officer
Place approved orders, monitor delivery, evaluate receiving discrepancies with logistics, determine vendor resolution actions, and assemble invoices and receipts
Analyze spending against the IT Materials CLIN NTE ceiling, maintain procurement files and vendor records, and recommend procurement SOP improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 2 or more years of related experience; an Associate's degree with 2 years of related experience, or 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree, may be substituted
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must have an Active Secret Clearance (favorably adjudicated T3/T3R) to start
Must be willing and able to obtain Top Secret eligibility after start, if required by mission needs
Must be within investigation scope and/or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation / Continuous Vetting
Ability to work independently, analyze problems, determine the appropriate course of action, and exercise discretion and independent judgment with limited day-to-day supervision
Experience or demonstrated aptitude in purchasing, procurement support, supply, or administrative analysis
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook and ability to maintain accurate trackers and files
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage many concurrent actions with deadlines
Basic understanding of purchasing fundamentals: quotes, price comparison, purchase orders, receiving, and invoices
Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors, technical staff, and Government officials
Ability to follow approval processes precisely and never initiate a purchase without formal approval
Ability to perform essential physical functions including sitting and standing for long periods and ambulating throughout an office and between several buildings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work eligibility
Up to 10% travel involved
Active-duty and veteran employee support
Total compensation package (components not otherwise specified)