Procurement Clerk
Job Description
We are looking for a Procurement Clerk to support purchasing activities in Baltimore, Maryland. This Long-term Contract position calls for a detail-oriented individual who can navigate procurement operations with accuracy, urgency, and strong attention to policy compliance. The ideal candidate will contribute across the full procure-to-pay process, prepare competitive solicitation materials, and deliver reporting insights that help keep procurement work organized and on schedule.
Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day procurement activities from intake of requests through purchase order issuance, receipt coordination, and invoice alignment.
• Develop and organize formal solicitation packages such as requests for proposals, requests for quotations, and requests for information in accordance with procurement standards.
• Review purchasing needs, evaluate sourcing approaches, and support contract award activities while maintaining compliance with organizational policies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve purchasing issues, and keep procurement actions moving within established deadlines.
• Support contract pricing reviews, buying decisions, and documentation accuracy to ensure complete and audit-ready procurement records.
• Prioritize multiple assignments in a high-volume environment while maintaining responsiveness and consistent follow-through on urgent requests.
• At least 2 years of experience in procurement.
• Practical experience with enterprise procurement systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of the full procure-to-pay lifecycle, including requisitions, sourcing, awards, receiving, and invoice matching.
• Experience creating formal bid and solicitation documents, including RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.
• Strong ability to learn organizational structures, internal procurement policies, and procurement requirements quickly.
• Proven skill in managing competing priorities and meeting firm deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Working knowledge of purchase orders, buying processes, contract pricing, and procurement request tracking tools.
