Procurement Specialist

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

9d•Remote

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support end-to-end procurement activities across Corporate Functions. The role leads sourcing, supplier engagement, and administration of procurement agreements, ensuring actions comply with established policies and meet business needs. This is a remote position reporting to a Procurement Manager and working on a collaborative team of 3–5 procurement professionals. The Procurement Specialist supports the full procurement lifecycle, including agreements, modifications, and purchase orders; assists with sourcing strategies, price analyses, proposal evaluations, and RFP coordination; manages workload and prioritizes requests; and identifies and escalates issues or bottlenecks. The role partners with Corporate Functions, Supply Chain Risk Management, Legal, suppliers, and other business groups; facilitates meetings; and contributes to team initiatives and special projects. The position also maintains procurement records, documentation, and workflow activity in approved systems such as SharePoint; responds to data calls and supports reporting and procurement metrics; and ensures actions meet applicable compliance standards and established policies. The successful candidate is proactive, organized, adaptable, customer-focused, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a high-volume operational environment.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
At least 3 years of procurement experience in a Federal Government contracting environment working with Cloud, Hardware, Software, or Facilities suppliers.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.
Beginner knowledge of FAR/DFAR and Public Law requirements applicable to procurement agreements.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication and collaboration skills.
Strong customer service, problem-solving, and ethical decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative, high-volume operational environment.
Adaptability and openness to evolving processes, system enhancements, and updated workflows.
Ability to set priorities and de-conflict multiple demands.
Ability to apply sound business judgment and multitask.

Nice To Haves

More than 3 years in the Federal market in procurement, contracting, finance, pricing, or a related field.
Detail-oriented, organized, and flexible approach.
Finance and/or analytical experience.
Experience working in a DCMA-approved purchasing system.
Supply Chain Risk Management experience.
Experience with Costpoint, Salesforce, Copilot, or other AI tools.

Responsibilities

Support the full procurement lifecycle, including processing procurement agreements, modifications, and purchase orders.
Support sourcing strategies by conducting price analyses, evaluating proposals, and coordinating Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Manage assigned workload, prioritize incoming requests, and deliver procurement actions on time and to a high standard.
Identify potential issues or bottlenecks and escalate concerns to leadership as needed.
Collaborate with Corporate Functions, Supply Chain Risk Management, Legal, and other business groups on procurement requirements.
Build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
Coordinate and facilitate meetings with stakeholders and suppliers to support procurement planning and execution.
Participate in team initiatives and special projects to enhance procurement operations.
Maintain accurate records, documentation, and workflow activity in approved systems such as SharePoint.
Respond to data calls and contribute to reporting that supports procurement metrics and operational visibility.
Ensure procurement actions meet compliance standards and align with established policies and procedures.
Support transitions and adoption of evolving processes, workflows, and systems; provide feedback and contribute to continuous improvement.