Procurement Project Manager

Job Description

The Procurement Project Manager leads cross‑functional 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 sourcing‑related projects, supporting policy and system enhancements, developing operational analytics, and contributing to departmental strategic planning.

In addition, the role coordinates supplier engagement activities—including support for the university’s Small, Women‑Owned, and Minority‑Owned (SWaM) utilization efforts. This includes identifying supplier opportunities, communicating procurement forecasts, and helping broaden the university’s competitive vendor landscape.

• Experience in procurement, project management, sourcing, or contracting.
• Strong project‑management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interpret procurement policies and compliance requirements.
• Experience with reporting, data analysis, and business systems.
• Bachelor’s degree.

• Experience in higher‑education or public‑sector procurement.
• Familiarity with SWaM programs or supplier‑diversity initiatives.
• Professional certifications (PMP, CPPB/CPPO).
• Experience with eVA or ERP procurement modules.

Exempt:
Not eligible for overtime

Regular

Commensurate with Experience up to $75,000

40

3/13/2026

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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.

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