Strategic Procurement Specialist - Hybrid (Higher Ed)

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage complex contracts, ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal rules. You will support strategic sourcing initiatives, mitigate risk, and build strong supplier relationships to advance the university's mission.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and extensive procurement experience, with on-site collaboration in Blacksburg in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, law, public administration, or related field.
• Significant experience in contract administration, procurement, or legal services.
• Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations and contract law.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex contractual agreements and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and risk mitigation.
• Foster strong supplier relationships to advance the university's mission.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize procurement processes.

Skills

Contract administration

Procurement

Public procurement regulations

Contract law

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, law, public administration, or related field

Tools

Contract management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage complex contracts, ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal rules. You will support strategic sourcing initiatives, mitigate risk, and build strong supplier relationships to advance the university's mission.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and extensive procurement experience, with on-site collaboration in Blacksburg in a hybrid work environment.