Procurement & Contract Specialist

Position Overview: Purchasing Administrator

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Administrator to oversee procurement operations, handle contract administration, evaluate vendor bids, and ensure compliance with state and federal purchasing guidelines.

Key Details

• Work Location: Indianapolis, IN
• Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite (Full-Time, 37.5 hours/week)
• Mode of Interview: In-Person Only
• Position Type: Contract-to-Hire (Eligible for full-time hire after 6 months without sponsorship)

Highlighted Key Skills

Category	Core Skills & Qualifications
Core Procurement Skills	Procurement Operations, Purchasing Administration, Requisition Processing, Contract Negotiations & Administration, Vendor Bid/Quote Evaluation
Compliance & Finance	State & Federal Procurement Laws, Compliance Auditing, Financial Management, Accounting
Technical & Software Systems	eProcurement Systems (PeopleSoft eProcurement/Purchasing/Sourcing), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Soft Skills & Management	Project Management, Conflict Resolution, Interpersonal & Verbal/Written Communication
Preferred Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Finance, Accounting, or Business; Public-Sector/Government Procurement experience; Professional Procurement Certification (CPPB, CPPO, CPSM, DPAP); IT Procurement experience (Hardware, Software, Telecom)

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee purchasing and procurement operations within established delegation authority.
• Evaluate vendor bids and quotes to select the most responsible and responsive vendors.
• Negotiate, execute, and administer contracts, quality purchase agreements, and amendments.
• Troubleshoot functional procurement issues within eProcurement software.
• Maintain full documentation for auditing and policy compliance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing administration, procurement operations, or contract administration.
• 3+ years of experience in general project management, including financial and conflict management.
• Ability to obtain purchasing certification within 4 weeks of hire.
• Must reside locally in or near Indianapolis, IN.