Senior Buyer

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Blacksburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage complex contracts, ensure regulatory compliance, and support strategic sourcing initiatives. The role emphasizes risk mitigation, supplier relationships, and alignment with university objectives.

The position is hybrid with on-campus presence for meetings, requires strong negotiation and analytical abilities, and uses contract management systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, law, public administration, or related field.
• Significant experience in contract administration, procurement, or legal services.
• Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations and contract law.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Procurement

Contract law

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, law, public administration, or related field

Advanced degree or professional certification

Tools

Contract management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Buyer serves as a key member of Virginia Tech's Procurement Department, responsible for managing complex contractual agreements and ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal regulations. This role supports strategic sourcing initiatives, mitigates risk, and fosters strong supplier relationships to advance the university's mission.

• Hybrid work environment with on-campus presence required for meetings and collaboration.


• Fast-paced, deadline-driven setting with multiple priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business, law, public administration, or related field.


• Significant experience in contract administration, procurement, or legal services.


• Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations and contract law.


• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.


• Proficiency in contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA) or professional certification (e.g., CPPB, CPPO, CPSM, or VCCO).


• Experience in higher education or public sector procurement.


• Familiarity with Virginia Higher Education Procurement Practices.

Pay Band

5

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Salary range of $60,000 - $70,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

September 25, 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

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