Procurement Specialist

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.

You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and

Your Role And Responsibilities

The Procurement Specialist will support a high-value Federal acquisition program by managing the full lifecycle of purchase orders. This role ensures procurement activities are executed efficiently, compliantly, and with a focus on delivering best value to the government.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders, ensuring all documentation is complete, accurate, and properly routed for approvals.
• Execute procurement for automation supplies in alignment with Federal acquisition regulations and internal policies.
• Collaborate with contracting officers, technical teams, and suppliers to ensure timely and compliant issuance of purchase orders.
• Maintain thorough documentation for all procurement actions, including contract awards, modifications, and closeouts.
• Ensure procurement activities are fair, transparent, and competitive.
• Monitor and track procurement milestones to support program timelines and reporting requirements.
• Support audit readiness and compliance by maintaining organized records and documentation.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, contract management, or supply chain operations—preferably within the Federal sector.
• Familiarity with FAR, procurement systems, and automation supply categories.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in procurement, ideally within federal or public-sector environments
• Strong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, contracting vehicles, and procurement planning
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage effectively with clients and stakeholders
• Familiarity with supply market trends, supplier capabilities, and supply chain best practices
• Experience applying risk management and mitigation strategies in procurement processes
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal security clearance with the U.S. government
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Experience supporting federal procurement or supply chain operations
• Prior involvement in acquisition programs related to aviation or construction sectors