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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout the Opportunity: LMG Staffing Solutions is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a well-established and rapidly growing government contractor specializing in IT and professional services for federal clients. This organization is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to support procurement operations, vendor management, subcontract administration, and purchasing compliance initiatives.Position Summary: The Purchasing Specialist will play a critical role in managing purchasing operations, subcontract administration, sourcing activities, and vendor relationships across multiple projects and departments. This position requires strong analytical skills, procurement expertise, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced government contracting environment. The ideal candidate will possess experience with procurement planning, bid management, compliance review, and purchasing process optimization.RequirementsKey Responsibilities:Procurement & Purchasing Operations Manage procurement activities including sourcing, purchasing, subcontract development, and vendor coordinationProcess and review purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and vendor documentationSupport procurement planning and implementation activities across departmentsCoordinate RFPs, RFQs, EOIs, bid solicitations, and subcontract development processesConduct bid evaluations and support award management activitiesMonitor purchasing activities to ensure timely processing and operational efficiencySupport contract closeout activities and procurement documentation managementVendor & Contract Management Maintain strong vendor relationships and assist with vendor performance managementSupport contract negotiations, pricing analysis, and vendor communicationsEnsure purchasing and subcontract compliance with internal policies and government contracting requirementsReview contracts, procurement documents, and supporting materials for accuracy and complianceResolve purchasing discrepancies, invoice issues, and vendor-related concernsReporting, Analysis & Process Improvement Conduct cost analysis, market research, and competitiveness analysisAnalyze procurement and operational data for information, compliance, and reporting purposesPrepare purchasing reports, tracking documentation, and procurement summariesIdentify opportunities to improve purchasing workflows and operational processesAssist with database management, reporting tools, and process automation initiatives to support scalability and operational efficiencySupport development of database parameters, reporting specifications, and operational tracking processesFind effective and efficient methods of performing daily operations, including ordering processes, reporting workflows, and purchasing proceduresAttend and actively participate in daily team meetings and cross-functional collaboration effortsLeadership & Operational Support Support staff supervision activities and assist with performance management initiatives when applicableCollaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, warehouse, and leadership teams to improve purchasing operations and workflow efficiencyQualifications: 3-6 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, contracts, subcontracts, or finance operationsExperience within government contracting environments strongly preferredStrong understanding of procurement lifecycle management, sourcing, and vendor negotiationsExperience managing RFPs, RFQs, subcontract development, and bid evaluationsExcellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsStrong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple prioritiesExperience reviewing contracts, compliance documentation, and procurement recordsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Experience with Deltek, QuickBooks, and SharePoint preferredStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilitiesPreferred Skills: Procu