Procurement Specialist

Geodesicx, Inc. is in search of a Procurement Specialist to join our team in the Charleston, SC area.

The Procurement Specialist provides acquisition and purchasing support for government and internal programs, ensuring compliant, timely, and cost-effective procurement of goods and services. This role supports Program Management, Contracts, and Accounting teams by executing procurement actions in accordance with FAR/DFARS requirements, contract terms, and internal policies—while maintaining audit-ready records within JAMIS Prime ERP.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Execution & Systems

• Create, review, issue, and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders within JAMIS Prime ERP.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable procurement records to support DCAA audits, internal reviews, and customer inquiries.
• Ensure all purchasing actions are properly documented, approved, and traceable from requisition through closeout.

Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Identify qualified suppliers and vendors to meet program and operational needs.
• Support supplier selection, pricing analysis, and basic negotiations to ensure best value while meeting schedule and quality requirements.
• Maintain professional vendor relationships and serve as a point of contact for procurement-related communications.

Cost & Schedule Management

• Track purchase order status, delivery schedules, and vendor performance to ensure timely fulfillment.
• Monitor procurement actions against program budgets and funding constraints, escalating risks or issues as needed.
• Analyze procurement activity to identify opportunities for cost optimization, process efficiency, and cycle-time reduction.

Contract & Compliance Support

• Draft, review, and assemble procurement packages for internal approvals in accordance with company policy and contract requirements.
• Ensure procurement actions align with FAR/DFARS, contract terms, and customer-specific acquisition rules.
• Support audits and reviews by providing procurement documentation, explanations, and traceability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate closely with Program Management, Accounting, and Contracts teams to ensure purchasing actions support contract scope, funding, and performance objectives.
• Communicate procurement status, risks, and impacts clearly to internal stakeholders.
• Support alignment between procurement strategy and organizational goals.

Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Monitor supplier performance and internal procurement metrics to identify trends and improvement areas.
• Assist in developing and maintaining procurement dashboards, trackers, or reports as required.
• Recommend process improvements to strengthen procurement controls and efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in procurement, acquisition support, or administrative support within a regulated environment (government or commercial).
• Ability to learn and operate within JAMIS Prime ERP or similar ERP/procurement systems.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate, audit-ready records.
• Working knowledge (or ability to learn) FAR-based procurement concepts.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DoD or federal government contracts.
• Familiarity with DCAA audit expectations.
• Experience supporting CPFF, T&M, or FFP contract environments.
• Intermediate Excel skills for tracking, reconciliation, and reporting.

Security Clearance:

• Candidate must be eligible to hold and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance at the SECRET level.