Purchasing Specialist at 3f467bf5-2d13-4c22-a1db-bfd1ccee305f

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Jul 29, 2026

Description

The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for managing all aspects of purchasing and travel support, ensuring compliance with agency policies, assessing cost-effectiveness, and providing guidance to staff. Key tasks include reviewing and approving travel requests, coordinating bookings, processing purchase orders, verifying good and service receipt, handling vendor invoicing, and accurately coding financial transactions. The role requires strong analytical skills, independent judgment, and meticulous record-keeping.

Required Skills

Purchasing Support
Travel Coordination
Administrative Operations
Accounting Support
Policy Compliance
Cost Efficiency
Contract Management Best Practices
Inventory Tracking

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Associate's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Operations, Logistics, or a related field.
Required Previous Experiences: 2 years of experience in purchasing support, travel coordination, administrative operations, accounting support, or a related role.
Experience reviewing requests or documentation for compliance with policies, procedures, or guidelines.
Experience communicating required changes, alternatives, or recommendations to staff or customers.
Experience coordinating logistics, schedules, or arrangements involving multiple stakeholders.
Experience processing receipts, invoices, or expense documentation with attention to accuracy and completeness.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a public sector, nonprofit, or regulated environment.
Familiarity with travel policies, purchasing procedures, or internal controls.
Experience with inventory tracking or physical inventory counts.
Knowledge of purchasing and contract management best practices.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain decisions and requirements clearly and professionally.
Demonstrated judgment and critical thinking skills, including the ability to apply policy principles consistently across varying situations.
Ability to gather and analyze information, identify practical and cost-effective solutions, and coordinate plans interdepartmentally.
Strong work ethic with a commitment to accountability, initiative, and follow-through.