Assistant Director - Strategic Procurement & Compliance

Commonwealth Of Virginia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia seeks an Assistant Director of Procurement Operations and Compliance to lead core programs including PCard, contract administration, supplier diversity, and eProcurement. Develop policies, training, and metrics while partnering with campus departments, finance, legal, and auditors to advance procurement objectives.

The role emphasizes data-driven, compliant, customer-focused services that support the institution's academic and administrative missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience developing and managing contracts.
• Knowledge of procurement policy and regulations; contract administration.
• Ability to lead programs, coordinate staff, and engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of procurement programs and compliance.
• Develop policies, training, reporting frameworks, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with campus departments, suppliers, finance, auditors, and stakeholders.
• Support ERP and eProcurement initiatives.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement policy

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Public speaking

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration

Master’s degree

Tools

Procurement software

eProcurement systems

ERP systems

Job description

Commonwealth of Virginia seeks an Assistant Director of Procurement Operations and Compliance to lead core programs including PCard, contract administration, supplier diversity, and eProcurement. Develop policies, training, and metrics while partnering with campus departments, finance, legal, and auditors to advance procurement objectives.

The role emphasizes data-driven, compliant, customer-focused services that support the institution's academic and administrative missions.