Procurement Specialist
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 procurement agreement administration, 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 procurement lifecycle, sourcing strategies, stakeholder relationships, procurement documentation, reporting, and compliance. The role requires managing a high-volume workload, collaborating across internal teams and with suppliers, and adapting to evolving processes and systems.
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 communication, collaboration, and customer-service skills.
- Team orientation, ethical decision-making, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and contribute in a collaborative, high-volume operational environment.
- Adaptability and openness to evolving processes and system enhancements.
- Applicants must have U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- More than 3 years in the Federal market in procurement, contracting, finance, pricing, or a related field.
- Attention to detail, organization, and flexibility.
- Ability to set priorities and de-conflict multiple demands.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to apply sound business judgment.
- Ability to multitask.
- 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 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 in a timely and high-quality manner.
- 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 to support 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.
- Learn new tools, adopt updated workflows, support continuous-improvement initiatives, collaborate with stakeholders through transitions, and provide feedback during adoption.
Benefits
- Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits; details are available through the company's benefits information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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