CRI · 4 months ago
Purchasing Specialist
Mclean, Virginia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelCRI is a mission-driven, forward-thinking team shaping the future of secure and efficient operations across government and commercial sectors. They are seeking a qualified Purchasing Specialist to lead tasks related to purchasing, including pricing quote/proposal support, inventory management, and material ordering for projects across the division.
ConsultingEnergy ManagementInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of our vendors and products
Create and execute purchase orders in Deltek consistent with contract requirements
Procurement and logistics of orders placed
Maximize sales performance through quick and efficient communication with existing vendors
Serve as the point of contact between vendors and the team
Work with internal departments on sales order reconciliation, invoice reconciliation, and vendor purchase order reconciliation
Communicate with internal and external resources as well as customers on timing of product delivery or delays in shipments
Resolution to issues pertaining to pricing-related invoicing issues
Working with vendors and manufacturers in regards to repairs, returns or advance replacements
Responsible for establishing and keeping current purchasing procedures required to fulfill the procurement, inventory, and distribution of required components
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be a highly organized and detail oriented to manage multiple areas of responsibility
Basic knowledge of accounting principles and accounts payable practices/techniques
Ability to prioritize and handle numerous tasks daily
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbal and written
Experience in management of the purchasing life cycle from developing pricing quotes for equipment/material purchases, ordering, tracking and troubleshooting
Experience maintaining/building effective relationship with company vendors and subcontractors
Experience with Microsoft Office suite of products including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
Experience with an ERP system, preferably Deltek
High level of attention to detail
Proactive attitude towards work and team members
This position requires U.S. Citizenship
Preferred
Team Player – will be an asset to the team dynamics
Self-Starter – takes ownership of building knowledge base and personal growth
Customer Service Focused – looking for opportunities to go the extra mile
Active Listener
Flexible
Detail Oriented
Multi-Tasker – efficiently manages multiple priorities and tasks
Company
CRI
CRI provides energy management, critical infrastructure protection, information security, and business consulting.
Founded in 1994
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Victoria Johnson
President/CEO
Recent News
2025-10-27
2025-10-17
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