Senior Procurement Specialist

Senior Procurement Specialist

Full Time

Richmond International Airport

Pay Range: $68,275.00 - $78,516.00

Established in 1975 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly, the Capital Region Airport Commission owns and operates Richmond International Airport (RIC). The Commission directs the growth, operation and business activities of RIC and works tirelessly to ensure it continues to be an affordable option for local, regional, and out-of-state travelers.

The Senior Procurement Specialist plays a critical role in obtaining the necessary goods, services and/or construction requirements to support the organization's needs in an ethical manner to ensure the integrity of the Procurement process. This position is critical in driving effective procurement practices, fostering relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and policies. The Senior Procurement Specialist role will be to review and analyze assigned procurement requisitions or projects and execute the most appropriate method of procurement to be utilized and conduct those procurements in accordance with the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), and local policies and procedures set forth by the commission.

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or related field.
• At least five (5+) years of experience in public sector procurement, performing complex procurements, contract administration or an equivalent combination of training and experience required.

• Knowledge of the practices and procedures for purchasing as well as strategic sourcing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of automated purchasing processes including electronic requisitioning, purchase orders, etc.
• Experience in processing (cradle-to-grave) Invitation for Bids (IFB's) and Request for Proposals RFP's).
• Demonstrate ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures; negotiate with vendors and communicate with divisional personnel in procurement activities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead/manage projects and processes that involve cross-divisional personnel both internally and externally.

Capital Region Airport Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disabled/Veteran.

*Internal applicants must be in their current position a minimum of (1) year with an overall satisfactory performance evaluation for consideration.

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