Junior Buyer

Insight Global is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Buyer to support procurement and purchasing operations within a federal contracting environment. This individual will assist with supplier management, purchasing activities, shipment tracking, documentation, reporting, travel coordination, and expense administration while ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

This is an excellent opportunity for a purchasing professional who enjoys working cross-functionally, managing competing priorities, and supporting critical supply chain and procurement functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with RFQs, procurement requests, and purchasing activities in support of government programs and operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Support procurement efforts to ensure cost-effective purchasing while maintaining compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Track purchase orders and shipments to ensure materials and services are delivered on time.
• Investigate and resolve shipment delays, discrepancies, and vendor-related issues.
• Maintain receiving and procurement documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Reconcile vendor invoices and coordinate with accounting teams to support timely payment processing.
• Assist with travel requests, travel arrangements, and expense reporting activities.
• Monitor expense submissions and ensure compliance with established travel and expense policies.
• Support users with travel and expense-related questions.
• Maintain purchasing databases, records, and recurring procurement reports.
• Research and resolve routine purchasing discrepancies while escalating significant compliance or audit-related concerns when appropriate.
• Collaborate with procurement, purchasing, finance, and operations teams to support business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or administrative support functions.
• Working knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Experience supporting purchasing activities, RFQs, purchase orders, and vendor communications.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining documentation and reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting government contracts or federal procurement programs.
• Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint, ADP, or similar ERP/accounting platforms.
• Experience using procurement, purchasing, or inventory management systems.
• Knowledge of ABS Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE) or similar business systems.