Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university, committed to teaching and learning, research, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. Building on its motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to InclusiveVT-serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice the Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our on-going efforts to increase access and inclusion, and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth for all of its members. Virginia Tech actively seeks a broad spectrum of candidates to join our community in preparing leaders for the world.

Position Summary:
Entry Level Buying Position. Advertise, evaluates, negotiates and awards competitive solicitations for goods and services of the University. Performs research to identify new contract opportunities. Works as a liaison between vendors and departments on campus. Acts as a contract administrator in deciding if established contracts should be renewed, allowed to expire, terminated, or cancelled. Has purchase order signature authority without additional approval up to $50,000. Responsible for procuring equipment, supplies and services needed for the university's research and scientific areas and specifically purchasing goods and services for federally funded grants and other sponsored programs.

Required Qualifications:
•Strong written and verbal communication skills required
•Familiarity with accounting principles and practices
•Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team
•Ability to conduct business with professionalism and diplomacy at all levels within the University
•Must possess ability to adhere to strict deadlines while maintaining sense of urgency multi-tasking daily duties
•Demonstrated skills in utilizing automated information systems and office support software while maintaining an exceptional level of accuracy is necessary.
•Demonstrated ability to perform in a high volume service center, processing large amounts of data and maintaining exceptional accuracy is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience in public procurement not required but preferred.
-Knowledge of federal government procurement standards that will be applicable for the university's federally funded grants.
-A Professional Procurement Certification is desired and will be expected to be achieved within two years of hire.
-Experience utilizing Jaggaer (VT HokieMart) or the state's (eVA) e-procurement software is preferred.
-Advanced education in business administration or equivalent fields of study.



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