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Purchasing Specialist/Procurement Coordinator

Guidehouse
Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Jun 2026
💰 $124,000/yr($74,000/yr$124,000/yr)

About the role

Job Family:

IT Project Management


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

  • Participates in a wide variety of the more-complex procurement functions to ensure quality, efficiency, and timeliness of services provided.

  • Depending on Specific assignments, must be capable of acting as the technical expert in the area of specialty.

  • Serves as primary point of contact with suppliers to ensure equipment and materials are delivered to client offices nationwide.

  • Follows up on assigned purchase orders to ensure adherence to terms and conditions. Initiates action, as required, to resolve any supplier problems which might adversely affect project requirements and schedules.

  • Serves as liaison to the division manager in coordinating all procurement activities for the project.

  • Plans and organizes all the procurement preparation activities to ensure that equipment, supplies and services are provided in a timely fashion and on a cost effective basis.

  • Helps managers who coordinate annual advanced procurement planning and strategies.

  • Responsible for performance evaluation of available products; conducts cost/benefit analysis; performs new product evaluations to ensure the maximum value for procurements.

  • Serves as the Division manager’s representative, assists with contract modifications, provides technical/administrative assistance to other managers in the preparation of purchasing justifications.

  • Conducts effective research, analyzes operating alternatives and prepares reports to expedite and enhance procurement activities.

  • Completes a daily work report that outlines the work completed for the day. Maintains inventory of all purchases along with warranties and expiration dates of products and services and follows up with necessary renewal processes.


What You Will Need:

  • AA/AS in related field.

  • Advanced degrees can substitute for 4 years of work experience.

  • Five years of related experience.

  • Must have experience in using Government-approved third-party purchasing systems.

  • Knowledge of client inventory systems and Acquisition Management System is a plus.

  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Experience supporting federal project.

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Parental Leave

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Care.com annual membership

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Fran

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