SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Aston Carter; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to manage procurement services and ensure compliance with state regulations in Norfolk, VA. The role requires strong negotiation skills and a background in public procurement. This full-time position emphasizes timely, cost-effective acquisitions and fostering supplier diversity.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement and supplier negotiation.
• Strong background in contract administration.
• Public procurement experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement processes and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Administer contracts and monitor compliance.
• Promote participation of Small, Women-, and Minority-Owned businesses.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier negotiation

Vendor management

Contract administration

Microsoft Office Suite

Public procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, information sciences, engineering, or related field

Job description

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Job Description

The Senior Procurement Officer is responsible for overseeing the procurement of complex services and commodities in adherence to state and institutional regulations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality acquisitions while maintaining contract compliance and fostering supplier diversity.

Job Title : Senior Procurement Officer

Job Description

The Senior Procurement Officer is responsible for overseeing the procurement of complex services and commodities in adherence to state and institutional regulations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality acquisitions while maintaining contract compliance and fostering supplier diversity.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurements using ERP and e-procurement systems, such as eVA.
• Analyze requisitions to determine appropriate procurement methods and prepare solicitations.
• Administer contracts, including negotiations, renewals, and compliance monitoring.
• Promote and track the participation of Small, Women-, and Minority-Owned (SWaM) businesses.
• Conduct training sessions, resolve procurement issues, and support departmental needs.
• Maintain organized procurement documentation to ensure audit readiness.
• Proven experience in procurement, supplier negotiation, and vendor management.
• Strong background in contract administration and procurement processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement systems.
• Experience in public procurement and contract negotiation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business, information sciences, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Preferred certifications include CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., CPCM, or VCO.

This is a full-time role, fully onsite from 8 AM to 5 PM. The team is small and currently expanding, and they are actively engaged in numerous tasks.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [emailprotected] for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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Full-time

Job function

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Staffing and Recruiting

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