Supply Chain / Procurement / Buyer / Purchaser

Job Description We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing operations and contract coordination for a long-term contract assignment in Blacksburg, Virginia. The ideal candidate brings experience in corporate procurement, supplier coordination, and contract review, along with the ability to keep multiple requests moving efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Manage purchase requests from creation through final fulfillment, ensuring each submission progresses smoothly through review, approval, and completion.

• Prepare procurement documentation with clear financial details, supplier data, and business rationale that meet internal policy standards and approval requirements.
• Monitor active procurement items and provide ongoing updates to internal stakeholders and procurement teams on current status and anticipated future needs.
• Maintain organized records of purchasing activity, track expenditures against budget, and support reporting as needed.
• Set up new supplier requests in Workday when new vendors are being evaluated or selected for business needs.
• Review sole-source situations and help document justification for supplier selection when competitive options are limited.
• Track contract and renewal timelines, verify required legal or compliance reviews are completed, and escalate issues that require management support.• 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a closely related business function.
• Working knowledge of corporate procurement practices, purchase order processes, and supplier management activities.
• Ability to coordinate with finance partners, budget owners, legal teams, and internal stakeholders across multiple requests.
• Familiarity with Oracle Procurement, Workday, or similar enterprise procurement platforms.
• Analytical skills to support cost review, business justification, and purchasing decisions.