Virginia Public Sector Procurement Lead

AppleOne Employment Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is partnering with a client to recruit a Procurement Specialist/Analyst with Virginia public-sector experience. The role requires leading solicitations, managing contracts, and ensuring VPPA compliance across local government purchases.

You will review POs and documentation, coordinate with internal teams, and navigate Oracle Cloud while maintaining records and meeting deadlines with accuracy and urgency.

Qualifications

• Experience in Virginia local government or public-sector procurement.
• Strong knowledge of VPPA (Virginia Public Procurement Act).
• Led solicitations and competitive procurement processes.
• Experience reviewing and processing purchase orders.
• Experience managing contracts and cooperative purchasing agreements.
• Proficiency with procurement systems; Oracle Cloud is a plus.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement activities with urgency.

Responsibilities

• Lead solicitations from start to finish (IFBs, RFPs, RFQs).
• Review and process purchase orders, requisitions and procurement docs.
• Manage contracts, renewals and cooperative contracts.
• Ensure procurement activities align with VPPA and local policies.
• Review specifications, pricing, contract terms and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal departments to determine procurement approaches.
• Maintain accurate contract/procurement records; meet deadlines/renewals.
• Utilize procurement/financial systems, including Oracle Cloud.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services is partnering with a client to recruit a Procurement Specialist/Analyst with Virginia public-sector experience. The role requires leading solicitations, managing contracts, and ensuring VPPA compliance across local government purchases.

You will review POs and documentation, coordinate with internal teams, and navigate Oracle Cloud while maintaining records and meeting deadlines with accuracy and urgency.