Public Sector Procurement & Contracts Specialist

Roanoke County, VA; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke County, VA seeks a mid-level procurement professional to manage complex contracts and oversee competitive bidding processes. Responsible for evaluating proposals, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance with County policies and Virginia law.

The role leads bid evaluations, supports contract administration, and provides procurement guidance across departments, with emphasis on risk mitigation and cost control. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field; three years of related work experience or an equivalent combination.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or contracts in a public sector environment preferred.
• Familiarity with Virginia Public Procurement Act and procurement policies.

Responsibilities

• Develops, prepares and issues RFPs, IFBs, and RFQs; prepares legal advertisements per County ordinance.
• Evaluates proposals, bids and quotations for price, quality, and vendor capability.
• Schedules and presides at pre-bid conferences, evaluation meetings, and bid openings; leads discussions and evaluations.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

3 years related experience

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Roanoke County, VA seeks a mid-level procurement professional to manage complex contracts and oversee competitive bidding processes. Responsible for evaluating proposals, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance with County policies and Virginia law.

The role leads bid evaluations, supports contract administration, and provides procurement guidance across departments, with emphasis on risk mitigation and cost control. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.