Senior Procurement Specialist

Capital Region Airport; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Region Airport Commission is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to obtain necessary goods, services, and construction in an ethical, compliant manner to support the organization’s needs. The role reviews requisitions, selects procurement methods, and ensures FAA/VPPA compliance while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in public sector procurement; strong negotiation, project management, and cross-functional leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or related field.
• At least 5+ years of experience in public sector procurement or equivalent.
• Experience in complex procurements and contract administration.
• Ability to lead cross-functional procurement projects.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance (FAA, VPPA).

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions and determine the most appropriate procurement method.
• Conduct procurements in accordance with FAA, VPPA, and local policies.
• Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead projects and manage cross-divisional procurement processes.
• Ensure ethical procurement practices and vendor relations.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Contract administration

Vendor negotiation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration

Tools

IFB/RFP processes

Electronic requisitioning

Purchase orders

Job description

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Senior Procurement Specialist

Procurement Regular Full-Time Richmond International Airport, Richmond Intl Airport, VA, US 1 Attachments

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1415

Salary Range: $68,275.00 To $78,516.00 Annually

Capital Region Airport Commission

SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Full Time

Posting # 1415

Richmond International Airport

Pay Range: $68,275.00 - $78,516.00

About Us: Established in 1975 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly, the Capital Region Airport Commission owns and operates Richmond International Airport (RIC). The Commission directs the growth, operation and business activities of RIC and works tirelessly to ensure it continues to be an affordable option for local, regional, and out-of-state travelers.

Description of Responsibilities: The Senior Procurement Specialistplays a critical role in obtaining the necessary goods, services and/or construction requirements to support the organization’s needs in an ethical manner to ensure the integrity of the Procurement process. This position is critical in driving effective procurement practices, fostering relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and policies. The Senior Procurement Specialist role will be to review and analyze assigned procurement requisitions or projects and execute the most appropriate method of procurement to be utilized and conduct those procurements in accordance with the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), and local policies and procedures set forth by the commission.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or related field.
• At least five (5+) years of experience in public sector procurement, performing complex procurements, contract administration or an equivalent combination of training and experience required.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the practices and procedures for purchasing as well as strategic sourcing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of automated purchasing processes including electronic requisitioning, purchase orders, etc.
• Experience in processing (cradle-to-grave) Invitation for Bids (IFB’s) and Request for Proposals RFP’s).
• Demonstrate ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures; negotiate with vendors and communicate with divisional personnel in procurement activities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead/manage projects and processes that involve cross-divisional personnel both internally and externally.

Capital Region Airport Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disabled/Veteran.

*Internal applicants must be in their current position a minimum of (1) year with an overall satisfactory performance evaluation for consideration.

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