Chief Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Leader

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Radford University seeks an Executive Director of Strategic Sourcing to lead procurement, contracting, and supplier relationships. The role reports to the VP for Finance and Administration, shaping strategy, governance, and value realization across the university’s operations.

The position requires extensive knowledge of public procurement, regulatory compliance, and complex contracting, with a focus on developing policy and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading large public or private procurement organizations.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and manage complex procurement.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience supervising professional staff and succession planning.
• Knowledge of contract law, risk management, and procurement policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, procurement, contracting, and supplier relationship management.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the university mission.
• Strengthen procurement governance and drive value through competitive methods.
• Oversee contract management, compliance, and performance monitoring.
• Partner with finance and executive leadership to improve processes and reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Procurement governance

Contract management

Stakeholder collaboration

Staff leadership

Education

Advanced degree in public administration or business administration

Tools

Procurement systems

Reporting tools

Data analytics

Spreadsheets (advanced)

Job description

Radford University seeks an Executive Director of Strategic Sourcing to lead procurement, contracting, and supplier relationships. The role reports to the VP for Finance and Administration, shaping strategy, governance, and value realization across the university’s operations.

The position requires extensive knowledge of public procurement, regulatory compliance, and complex contracting, with a focus on developing policy and driving continuous improvement.