Senior Procurement Officer - Hybrid (Higher Ed)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Buyer at George Mason University’s Purchasing Department is a seasoned procurement professional responsible for independently managing complex public procurements from planning through award and contract administration. This role leads competitive solicitations, strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and high-value purchasing across a diverse portfolio.

Based in Fairfax, VA with hybrid eligibility, the Senior Buyer will provide expert guidance to university stakeholders, balance

Qualifications

• Seven years of full-time professional procurement experience in a public-sector environment.
• Ability to independently manage complex procurements from planning through award and contract administration.
• Experience writing clear, high-quality procurement documents for solicitation and award.
• Ability to advise senior administrators and stakeholders and balance cost, quality, risk, and compliance.
• Experience leading RFPs, IFBs, and other solicitations from planning through award.

Responsibilities

• Independently plans, develops, administers, evaluates, negotiates, awards, and administers complex procurement contracts and high-value purchasing actions.
• Conducts complex procurement activities frequently over $200,000 per procurement.
• Applies advanced public procurement knowledge to determine the appropriate method and manage competitive bids.
• Leads sourcing activities in partnership with departments to balance service, quality, price, risk and operational needs.
• Prepares purchase orders, contract documents, negotiation records, and cost savings documentation.
• Resolves vendor issues and ensures contract compliance and timely renewals.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Negotiation skills

Procurement writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Contract Management, or related field

Procurement certifications (CPPB, CPPO, CPSM, etc.)

Tools

eVA

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Job description

The Senior Buyer at George Mason University’s Purchasing Department is a seasoned procurement professional responsible for independently managing complex public procurements from planning through award and contract administration. This role leads competitive solicitations, strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and high-value purchasing across a diverse portfolio.

Based in Fairfax, VA with hybrid eligibility, the Senior Buyer will provide expert guidance to university stakeholders, balance