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At CRI, we are more than a workplace - we are a mission-driven, forward-thinking team shaping the future of secure and efficient operations across government and commercial sectors. As a minority-owned and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over 30 years of experience, we specialize in delivering enterprise management systems, integrated physical and cybersecurity solutions and cutting-edge IT services, that elevate performance and ensure compliance. We thrive on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, offering exciting opportunities to develop and deploy transformative technologies that support national and global organizations. CRI is seeking a qualified Purchasing Specialist to fulfill a role within our company's Integrated Security Group. This person will lead tasks related to purchasing, to include pricing quote/proposal support, inventory management, as well as material ordering, tracking, shipping and coordination of equipment replacement and repair for projects across the division. Position responsibilities:Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of our vendors and productsCreate and execute purchase orders in Deltek consistent with contract requirementsProcurement and logistics of orders placedMaximize sales performance through quick and efficient communication with existing vendorsServe as the point of contact between vendors and the teamWork with internal departments on sales order reconciliation, invoice reconciliation, and vendor purchase order reconciliationCommunicate with internal and external resources as well as customers on timing of product delivery or delays in shipmentsResolution to issues pertaining to pricing-related invoicing issuesWorking with vendors and manufacturers in regards to repairs, returns or advance replacementsResponsible for establishing and keeping current purchasing procedures required to fulfill the procurement, inventory, and distribution of required componentsOther duties as assigned Position qualifications and experience include:Must be a highly organized and detail oriented to manage multiple areas of responsibilityBasic knowledge of accounting principles and accounts payable practices/techniquesAbility to prioritize and handle numerous tasks dailyExcellent verbal and written communication skills requiredAbility to communicate effectively and professionally both verbal and writtenExperience in management of the purchasing life cycle from developing pricing quotes for equipment/material purchases, ordering, tracking and troubleshootingExperience maintaining/building effective relationship with company vendors and subcontractorsExperience with Microsoft Office suite of products including Outlook, Teams, Word, and ExcelExperience with an ERP system, preferably DeltekHigh level of attention to detailProactive attitude towards work and team members Recommended candidate qualities:Team Player - will be an asset to the team dynamicsSelf-Starter - takes ownership of building knowledge base and personal growthCustomer Service Focused - looking for opportunities to go the extra mileActive ListenerFlexibleDetail OrientedMulti-Tasker - efficiently manages multiple priorities and tasks This position requires U.S. Citizenship Job location: onsite in McLean, VAbfb3568a-762b-4989-884b-a9682aa104ca