Senior Public Procurement Specialist

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

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.