Date Posted: 04/16/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 499934
Industry: Government/Staffing
Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Job Location: Kingston, RI, USA, 02881
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (35 hours/week)
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 3
Min Hourly Rate($): 28.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 30.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Analytical Skills, Compliance, ERP, Procurement, Purchasing, Vendor Management
Experience Desired: Knowledge of procurement principles, processes, and compliance requirements (1+ yrs); Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail (1+ yrs); Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels (1+ yrs); Experience working with procurement systems or standard office software (1+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Educations/Experience Requirement:
• One of the following:
o High School Diploma and 5+ years of procurement or purchasing experience
o Associate’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience
o Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience
Required Skills and Knowledge:
• Knowledge of procurement principles, processes, and compliance requirements
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience working with procurement systems or standard office software
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Procurement Specialist Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support a wide range of purchasing and contracting activities within a collaborative public sector environment. This role is ideal for a professional who enjoys working with data, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.
Procurement Specialist Key Responsibilities:
• Manage procurement activities for assigned goods and services, including purchase orders and bid processes
• Develop and support Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and other competitive solicitations
• Review and validate purchase requests to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies
• Evaluate vendor bids and proposals to determine responsiveness, technical merit, and overall value
• Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders, vendors, and the public to address questions and provide guidance
• Assist agencies in preparing documentation and selecting appropriate procurement methods
• Maintain procurement records and documentation for audit purposes
• Provide support and guidance on procurement systems and vendor registration processes
• Collaborate with team members and assist in training or onboarding junior staff
- **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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