Capital Region Airport Commission
SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Full Time
Posting # 1415
Richmond International Airport
Pay Range: $68,275.00 - $78,516.00
About Us: 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.
Description of Responsibilities: 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.
Required Experience:
- 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.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
- 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.
To apply and more information on Capital Region Airport Commission, including employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at https://flyrichmond.com/
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or a related field
- At least five years of experience in public-sector procurement, complex procurements, contract administration, or equivalent training and experience
- Knowledge of purchasing practices, procedures, and strategic sourcing principles
- Knowledge of automated purchasing processes, including electronic requisitioning and purchase orders
- Experience processing Invitation for Bids and Requests for Proposals from cradle to grave
- Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures
- Ability to negotiate with vendors and communicate with divisional personnel
- Ability to lead and manage projects and processes involving internal and external cross-divisional personnel
What We Do
The Capital Region Airport Commission owns and operates Richmond International Airport (RIC). It directs the airport’s growth, operations, and business activities, while working to keep RIC an affordable option for local, regional, and out-of-state travelers. Established by an act of the Virginia General Assembly, the Commission’s work is focused on running the airport and advancing its role as an air transportation gateway for Virginia’s Capital Region.
