Senior Buyer

Virginia Department of Education; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Education in Richmond, VA seeks a Senior Buyer to ensure compliance with VPPA and procurement policies. You will analyze bids, advise on award decisions, and collaborate with staff on purchase requirements and formal/informal solicitations.

The role supports small business goals, reviews vendor registrations, and helps ensure procurement procedures are followed across the agency.

Qualifications

• Understanding of VPPA and procurement regulations.
• Ability to analyze quotes and bids and award decisions.
• Experience discussing requirements with agency staff.
• Ability to interpret detailed procedural guidance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure VPPA and procurement policies are followed.
• Review purchase requests, small purchases, sole sources, and bids.
• Contribute to development of Invitations for Bids and RFPs.
• Draft/Review evaluation committee guidance for meetings.
• Support small business procurement goals and micro‑business rules.
• Guide end users on vendor registration in eVA and DSBD.
• Quarterly reviews of user accounts for access compliance.

Skills

VPPA compliance

Bid analysis

Vendor negotiations

Procedural interpretation

Education

Bachelor's in Business or related field

Tools

eVA

Cardinal

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Title: Senior Buyer

State Role Title: Procurement Officer II

Hiring Range: $80,000-$95,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Agency Website: doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

• Ensure adherence to the Virginia Public Procurement Act, the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual, the Vendors’ Manual, and the BuyIT Manual.
• Ensure adherence to VDOE's Administrative Manual and VDOE's Procurement Office Procedures Manual.
• Collaborate with supervisor and procurement staff to review purchase request transactions, including small purchases, sole source justifications, Memoranda of Agreement, no-cost agreements, competitive sealed bidding, and competitive negotiation.
• Contribute to the development of all aspects of formal and informal solicitations, including Invitations for Bids and Requests for Proposals (sealed and unsealed).
• Draft and review proposal evaluation committee instructions; participate in meetings to provide guidance to committee members.
• Support and promote the Commonwealth's goal for purchases from small businesses, including micro-business requirements.
• Prepare and provide guidance to end users and vendors related to vendor registration in eVA and Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD).
• Conduct quarterly reviews of all user accounts to verify accuracy, validity, and compliance with approved access levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and the regulations set forth in the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manager (APSPM), the Vendors Manual, and the BuyIT Manual.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze quotes and bids and make appropriate award decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to discuss purchasing requirements with agency personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to Interpret detailed written procedural guidance.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing eVA, Microsoft Office Suite products, Adobe, Cardinal and other State technology systems.

Additional Considerations

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Business or related field of study or a combination of professional training and experience.
• Possession of VCA, VCO and other relevant certifications is preferred.
• Knowledge of public procurement law, procurement methods and negotiation techniques.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email: [e-mail]