Junior Procurement Administrator

Maryland Environmental Service • Millersville, MD

16h • $63,816 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Maryland Environmental Service is hiring an entry-level Junior Procurement Administrator in the Procurement division at its Headquarters facility in Millersville, Maryland. The position offers an opportunity to learn the comprehensive procurement of resources—including equipment, services, construction, supplies, and information technology—through competitive or negotiated procurement processes.

The Junior Procurement Administrator performs purchasing procedures to obtain supplies and services based on the needs of an assigned group. The role learns and applies the processes for soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts in compliance with procurement laws and regulations, and manages procurement activities from RFP or IFB through Purchase Order processing. The position supports its assigned group in streamlining procurement and purchasing processes and serves as the group's primary procurement contact.

The position is assigned to one group (TES, EDR, W/WW, EO, or Administration). It works under the supervision of the Chief of Procurement and Purchasing and receives training and directives from Procurement Administrators.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, engineering, business, or any field.
• Valid driver's license with fewer than 5 points.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer does not participate in programs requiring work visa sponsorship.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment screening, including a full background check, drug and alcohol screening, and a position-appropriate physical.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply procedures for soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts in compliance with procurement laws and regulations.
• Manage procurement processes from RFP or IFB through Purchase Order processing.
• Perform purchasing procedures to acquire supplies and services required by the assigned group.
• Support the assigned group in streamlining procurement and purchasing processes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the assigned group's procurement activities.
• Procure items and services as needed, including heavy equipment, large tools, motor vehicles, automated office equipment and supplies, fuels, chemicals, consulting services, industrial equipment, and service and construction contracts.

Benefits

• Health insurance with a choice of medical plan and prescription coverage, plus dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings program with agency match
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• Eleven paid holidays per year
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level