Procurement Officer III

Job Title: Procurement Officer III

Job Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer III for a hybrid contract engagement based in Richmond, VA. This role will serve as acting Procurement Officer, leading two active and high-priority procurement initiatives in full compliance with Virginia public procurement law. Immediate availability is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee an in-progress OCIO-related procurement — assess current status and drive compliance and timeline
• Draft Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and sole source/emergency documentation
• Develop evaluation criteria and scoring methodologies; coordinate evaluation committees
• Manage vendor communications, addenda, and negotiations
• Review and structure contracts to ensure compliance and protect organizational interests
• Maintain procurement files to audit standards; support contract renewals and amendments
• Provide strategic procurement guidance to executive leadership on risk mitigation and compliance
• Establish or reinforce procurement controls and ensure procurements are defensible and audit-ready

Required Skills

• 7–10 years of progressive procurement experience
• Demonstrated experience operating under the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA)
• Experience as Procurement Officer or equivalent in a Virginia public entity or state-affiliated organization
• Strong knowledge of competitive sealed bidding, competitive negotiation, sole source justifications, emergency and cooperative procurements
• Exceptional documentation, writing, and regulatory interpretation skills
• Ability to independently manage complex, time-sensitive procurements at an executive level

Preferred Skills

• Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification or equivalent
• Experience with ERM/CRM platform procurements in a government or public sector context

Location & Work Model

Hybrid schedule: Monday and Thursday onsite in Richmond, VA; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday remote. Free parking available on site.

Engagement Details

Contract duration: approximately 3 months (TBD — until project completion). Full-time hours, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Tools: Microsoft Office Suite / 365, Slack.