Hybrid Procurement Lead – IT & Sourcing

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers, via the State Corporation Commission (SCC) in Virginia, seeks a Lead Procurement Specialist to manage complex sourcing efforts for services, IT solutions and goods. The role supports procurement laws, regulations and policies, with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 telework days weekly) and opportunities for professional development.

The position emphasizes developing sourcing strategies, guiding divisions on procurement methods, leading negotiations, and

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing sourcing strategies for a wide variety of services, IT solutions, and goods for varying levels of complexity and fiscal value
• Assisting SCC divisions by advising and assisting on appropriate sourcing methods
• Managing the sourcing process for formal and informal solicitations, including pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences, negotiating strategy and leading negotiations, ensuring bid conformity
• Sourcing Small Purchases, Cooperative Procurements, RFPs, IFBs, Sole Source, and Emergency procurements
• Managing, reviewing, and analyzing contract changes and justifications for award/non-award
• Participating in training development and delivery to divisions
• Providing guidance and mentoring to sourcing staff
• Participating in the agency's small purchase card program
• Identifying improvement areas in sourcing processes and ensuring compliance with laws and policies
• Performing market research and data analysis to support recommendations
• Collaborating with leadership on risk identification and resolution strategies
• Leading and participating in special projects and resolving complex purchasing and invoicing issues
• Advising divisions on procurement policies and procedures
• Planning and conducting training classes
• Performing other sourcing-related work as assigned

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers, via the State Corporation Commission (SCC) in Virginia, seeks a Lead Procurement Specialist to manage complex sourcing efforts for services, IT solutions and goods. The role supports procurement laws, regulations and policies, with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 telework days weekly) and opportunities for professional development.

The position emphasizes developing sourcing strategies, guiding divisions on procurement methods, leading negotiations, and