Strategic MBP Procurement Specialist

City of Charlottesville; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Gym membership reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Paid holidays and leave benefits

Job summary

The City of Charlottesville seeks a Strategic Procurement Specialist to administer the MBP and oversee procurement of goods, services, and construction. The role reports to the Procurement Supervisor or Manager and offers comprehensive benefits and retirement options.

Responsibilities include supporting decentralized buyers, expanding MBP opportunities with diverse business networks, ensuring procurement compliance, and providing vendor outreach and training. ERP/SAP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 2 years procurement experience.
• High school diploma and 4 years procurement experience.
• Within 2 years of employment, certified as a Virginia Contracting Officer or CPPO or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist decentralized buyers with planning and scheduling purchases.
• Develop and promote the Minority Business Program (MBP) with MBEs/WBEs/DBEs/SBA networks.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local procurement laws.
• Serve as Central Buyer and manage procurement processes.
• Maintain and update the Minority Business Directory.
• Provide customer service including FOIA requests related to MBP.
• Train internal stakeholders on SAP purchasing functionality.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Contract negotiation

Vendor relations

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Associate degree, 2 years procurement experience

High school diploma, 4 years procurement experience

Tools

SAP purchasing

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Charlottesville seeks a Strategic Procurement Specialist to administer the MBP and oversee procurement of goods, services, and construction. The role reports to the Procurement Supervisor or Manager and offers comprehensive benefits and retirement options.

Responsibilities include supporting decentralized buyers, expanding MBP opportunities with diverse business networks, ensuring procurement compliance, and providing vendor outreach and training. ERP/SAP experience preferred.