Procurement Officer

Are you a collaborative, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment? Do you have a passion for procurement and a record of exceptional customer service to government agencies? If so, Prince William County’s Office of Procurement Services (OPS) may be the right place for you!

We are seeking a motivated, solution-focused, team-oriented Procurement Officer with local government procurement and contract management experience. You will support the County’s strategic goals by serving departments in the Government Operations, Performance, and Innovation quadrant, which manage core administrative functions and essential internal operations.

The successful candidate will support operational departments through negotiation, liaison work, and dispute resolution. Your responsibilities will include:

• Meeting with assigned departments to understand their needs and develop solutions
• Providing procurement guidance that protects the integrity of the process
• Preparing solicitations (RFQ, IFB, RFP), amendments, modifications, determinations and findings, contracts, and related documents
• Leading the solicitation process on behalf of customer departments
• Managing RFP evaluation committees and guiding them through the process
• Reviewing procurement transactions for compliance with codes and regulations
• Reviewing specifications and helping departments write specifications for goods and services
• Representing the County and Procurement Services in dealings with suppliers
• Helping departments locate sources, interpret terms, and resolve supplier issues they cannot resolve on their own
• Preparing, reviewing, and analyzing a variety of information
• Building professional relationships that foster trust and teamwork

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 4 years of related experience in procurement, contracting, or public sector purchasing functions.

Preferences:

Education and credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, contract management, or a related field from an accredited institution, ideally with coursework in public procurement
• Procurement certification such as VCA, VCO, CPPO, CPPB, or another nationally recognized designation

Experience

• Direct experience in local or state government, higher education, school systems, transportation agencies, utilities, or similarly regulated environments
• Contract administration experience, including amendments, renewals, and modifications
• Experience using eProcurement platforms or other technology to improve procurement efficiency
• Experience supporting complex operational and professional services procurements

Knowledge and skills

• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local public procurement regulations and best practices, including the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA)
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, scopes of work, and technical contract requirements
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Ability to build effective partnerships with internal departments, project managers, legal staff, and vendors
• Excellent written communication skills for drafting solicitations, recommendations, correspondence, and reports
• Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain procurement requirements clearly and professionally
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines accurately
• Initiative, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time, exempt position (37.5 hours per week), typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional evening or off-hours attendance may be required for meetings, pre-bid conferences, public openings, and other events. The role is telework-eligible, with in-office requirements based on business need, and may be shifted to an in-office schedule if business needs change.