Virginia Tech
Procurement Project Manager
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- Lead procurement projects and improve operational efficiency within Procurement Services and university departments.
- Manage sourcing-related initiatives and contribute to strategic departmental planning.
- Coordinate supplier engagement and support SWaM supplier utilization and diversity programs.
- Required skills include project management, procurement knowledge, compliance interpretation, data analysis, and strong communication.
- Experience with reporting, business systems, and procurement or sourcing is mandatory.
- Bachelor’s degree required; preferred credentials include PMP, CPPB, CPPO certifications.
- Preferred experience in higher education/public-sector procurement and familiarity with eVA or ERP procurement modules.
- Salary up to $75,000, commensurate with experience.
- 40 hours per week, exempt position.
- Criminal conviction check required for employment.
Procurement Project Manager Full Description
Job Description
The Procurement Project Manager leads crossâfunctional procurement projects and operational improvement initiatives that support efficient, compliant, and strategic purchasing activities for the university. The role manages project planning, execution, stakeholder engagement, and process optimization across Procurement Services and university departments. Responsibilities include leading sourcingârelated projects, supporting policy and system enhancements, developing operational analytics, and contributing to departmental strategic planning.
In addition, the role coordinates supplier engagement activitiesâincluding support for the universityâs Small, WomenâOwned, and MinorityâOwned (SWaM) utilization efforts. This includes identifying supplier opportunities, communicating procurement forecasts, and helping broaden the universityâs competitive vendor landscape.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in procurement, project management, sourcing, or contracting.
- Strong projectâmanagement skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to interpret procurement policies and compliance requirements.
- Experience with reporting, data analysis, and business systems.
- Bachelorâs degree.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in higherâeducation or publicâsector procurement.
- Familiarity with SWaM programs or supplierâdiversity initiatives.
- Professional certifications (PMP, CPPB/CPPO).
- Experience with eVA or ERP procurement modules.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience up to $75,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
3/13/2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Zach LaCroix at zlacroix@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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