Procurement Specialist – Level III

Cayuse Holdings

Procurement Specialist III managing government contract acquisition processes. Drafting plans, conducting evaluations, and advising on procurement policies.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeBlackstone • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $24 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drafts Acquisition Plans for new contract requirements to include writing (SOWs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and all other technical requirements for contracts with total value under $25,000,000.
Conducts market research, data analysis, and technical evaluations from vendor proposals.
Reviews planned orders, creates requisitions for purchased items and supports the approval process.
Tracks order acknowledgement; confirms lead times, delivery dates, and costs; and communicates with the program office on any discrepancies or disruptions.
Reviews and tracks purchase orders until they are closed.
Reviews orders to confirm that they adhere to supplier agreements and contracts, and reports nonconformance.
Reviews invoices to confirm delivery of goods and assists with invoicing discrepancies.
Identifies opportunities and recommends actions to achieve efficiencies.
Evaluates supplier’s capacity to perform and comply and makes recommendations to management concerning products and services and available sources of supply.
Advises program office and resource management of any procurement policy changes.
Creates and briefs the program office on acquisition strategies
Assists COR with eFiling requirements
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, or at least seven (7) years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of formal education and relevant work experience
Expert knowledge in acquisitions or supply chain fields
Expert knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other procurement statutes, policies, and procedures
Maintains professional competence and specialized knowledge base by keeping abreast of emerging themes and best practices
Secret Clearance is required.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft applications (MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Welfare fringe benefits
Telemedicine
Dental & Vision
EAP
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
Voluntary Life and AD&D options
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
Paid Time Off

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Hard Skills & Tools

drafting SOWsIndependent Government Cost Estimatesmarket researchdata analysistechnical evaluationsprocurement policyacquisition strategiessupplier evaluationinvoicing discrepanciesefficiency recommendations

Soft Skills

highly organizedexcellent oral communicationexcellent written communication

Certifications

Secret Clearance