Procurement Analyst

Job title : Procurement Officer (Government Purchasing) Location: Nashville, TN Work Arrangement: Hybrid Job Type: Contract Duration: Long-Term Interview Process: Video Interview Only Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to support government purchasing and administrative procurement activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of government purchasing experience and a strong understanding of purchase orders, requisitions, invoice processing, government purchasing procedures, and vendor coordination. The candidate should be detail-oriented, comfortable working with ERP systems, and highly proficient in Microsoft Excel. Key Responsibilities Manage government purchasing activities, including requisitions, purchase orders, vouchers, and procurement transactions. Process vendor invoices, monitor payments, and perform monthly government pCard reconciliation. Ensure all purchases comply with departmental, state, and federal purchasing guidelines. Verify purchase documentation, budget availability, coding, and transaction accuracy. Maintain accurate electronic records, inventory details, and procurement reports. Research vendors, compare product specifications and pricing, and support competitive bidding activities. Communicate with vendors and internal teams to resolve purchasing discrepancies and delivery issues. Prepare service contracts, purchase orders, vendor correspondence, and other procurement documents. Monitor contract expiration dates, renewals, invoices, and vendor payments. Use ERP systems and Microsoft Excel to manage purchasing and administrative activities. Required Qualifications Minimum 3 years of government purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within a government agency. Hands-on experience with purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and vouchers. Experience processing invoices, handling Accounts Payable activities, and reconciling government pCard transactions. Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. Strong data entry, transaction processing, and electronic recordkeeping skills. Understanding of government purchasing procedures, budget compliance, and procurement documentation. Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple procurement activities. Preferred Qualifications Experience with NASPO or cooperative purchasing agreements. Previous experience supporting state, county, or local government procurement operations. Work Details Hybrid position based in Nashville, TN. Long-term contract opportunity. Video interview process only. Interested candidates: Please apply with your updated resume highlighting your government procurement, purchasing, purchase order, invoice processing, and ERP experience.