Strategic Senior Buyer - Contracts & Sourcing (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage complex contractual agreements and ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations. The role supports strategic sourcing, mitigates risk, and builds strong supplier relationships to advance the university's mission.

The position operates in a hybrid work environment with on-campus presence required for meetings and collaboration, in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.

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 university, state, and federal regulations.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives, mitigate risk, and foster supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to advance the university's mission.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Contract management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Public procurement regulations

Education

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

Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Contract management systems

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage complex contractual agreements and ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations. The role supports strategic sourcing, mitigates risk, and builds strong supplier relationships to advance the university's mission.

The position operates in a hybrid work environment with on-campus presence required for meetings and collaboration, in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.