Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer Job Title: Government Procurement Officer – Purchasing, Purchase Orders & ERP Location: Nashville, Tennessee Work Arrangement: Hybrid Employment Type: Temporary Contract Duration: 12/01/2026 – 06/30/2027 Candidate Pay Rate: $40- $45 on W2 Local Requirement: Candidate must be local to Nashville, Tennessee Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST Hours Per Day: 7.5 Position Overview The Procurement Officer will support day-to-day purchasing and procurement operations in a public-sector environment This position is responsible for processing requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, vouchers, purchasing-card transactions, service contracts, and other procurement documentation while ensuring purchases comply with departmental, state, and federal requirements The role requires strong government purchasing experience, attention to detail, knowledge of procurement workflows, proficiency with ERP systems and Excel, and the ability to independently research and resolve purchasing discrepancies Required Experience: Minimum 5 years of government purchasing experience, preferably within a government agency procurement environment Experience with requisitions Experience issuing and reviewing purchase orders Experience processing vouchers Experience with government pCard or purchasing-card procedures Understanding of proper procurement coding and classification Strong communication skills Strong attention to detail Ability to maintain accurate electronic records Experience identifying purchasing discrepancies and resolving issues Knowledge of established purchasing procedures and workflows Experience working in an ERP system High proficiency in Microsoft Excel Experience with high-volume data entry and transaction processing Experience maintaining procurement and purchasing records Experience processing invoices and Accounts Payable-related functions Experience with monthly credit-card reconciliation Ability to work independently Ability to research ambiguous or incomplete information Ability to exercise sound judgment and ask relevant questions Ability to keep purchasing processes moving without excessive supervision Experience reviewing purchases for compliance with departmental, state, and federal guidelines Experience reviewing budget availability and purchase justification Experience preparing service contracts Experience screening purchase orders for accuracy and proper justification Preferred Experience: Familiarity with NASPO agreements Familiarity with cooperative purchasing agreements Job Responsibilities Analyze purchases to ensure compliance with departmental, state, and federal guidelines Verify that purchases align with available budgets Prepare documentation supporting and justifying purchases Write product specifications for competitive bidding of supplies, equipment, and services Research vendors and compare products and pricing Identify ordering errors and determine appropriate solutions Communicate with vendors and staff to resolve discrepancies, disputes, and grievances Prepare service contracts Review purchase orders for accuracy and proper justification Receive supplies Monitor vendor payments and invoices Follow up with suppliers regarding late shipments Prepare letters to vendors, purchase orders, service contracts, records, and reports Maintain accurate inventories of supplies and equipment Tag state property as needed Monitor contract periods, updates, and expiration dates Research product specifications and pricing information Process requisitions, purchase orders, vouchers, invoices, and purchasing-card transactions Perform monthly credit-card reconciliations Maintain accurate electronic procurement records Ideal Candidate: The strongest candidate is likely an experienced Government Procurement Officer, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Buyer, or Government Purchasing Coordinator with at least five years of hands-on public-sector pu…

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