Director of Strategic Sourcing Jobs in Virginia
Director of Strategic Sourcing jobs in Virginia concentrate heavily in defense contracting, federal IT services, and aerospace and logistics, with Northern Virginia and the greater Washington D.C. corridor anchoring the most competitive hiring activity in the state. Richmond and Hampton Roads round out the primary hiring markets, where anchor employers like Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and General Dynamics have sustained sourcing leadership needs. The most in-demand specialties include IT procurement, defense supply chain management, and indirect category management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- VRS_JOB_POSTING-3-114
- Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23219
- Finance & Accounting
- Virginia Retirement System
Title: Strategic Sourcing and Contract Analyst II
Agency: Virginia Retirement System
Location: Virginia Retirement System - Main Office
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: $80,000 - $100,000
Full Time or Part Time: Full time
Additional Detail
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) the day before the posted End Date.
Please read all information in the Important Notices section.
Grow Your Career Serving Those Who Serve Others
The Virginia Retirement System is seeking a Strategic Sourcing and Contract Analyst II to join the Procurement Office.
Under the direction of the Director of Procurement, this position serves as a technical resource for managing the full-cycle procurement process for moderately complex contractual and non-contractual goods and services and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory laws, policies, and procedures.
This is the second level of an approved Procurement career ladder which includes Strategic Sourcing and Contract Analyst I-III and Lead Strategic Sourcing and Contract Analyst.
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Determines the appropriate procurement method with consultation from the Director of Procurement.
Leads and manages end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives, including market analysis, supplier identification, RFx development, evaluation, and award recommendations.
Partners with internal stakeholders to align strategic sourcing strategies with organizational goals.
Provides technical expertise and guidance to stakeholders on existing and potential supplier base, sourcing strategies, contracting, and purchasing requests; development, preparation, interpretation, and revision of specifications for the procurement and/or lease of materials, equipment, and services.
Performs research on sources of supply, determining the availability of existing public contracts to satisfy user requirements.
Conducts and manages the pre-bid conference, evaluates bids for compliance with solicitation requirements and documents the process used to ensure all phases are completed consistent with the Virginia Public Procurement Act, the Agency Public Surplus and Property Manual (APSPM), and VRS policy.
Develops, reviews, modifies and approves specifications and/or scopes of work for solicitations, SOWs, and/or contracts.
Uses various procurement methods including but limited to competitive bidding, competition negotiation, sole source and cooperative procurement.
Uses intermediate knowledge of the procurement evaluation and selection process and manages the process for high value/high risk projects.
Maintains accurate and complete contracting records in accordance with record retention procedures.
Drafts, reviews, and negotiates moderately complex contracts, modifications, and renewals across multiple commodities including goods and services.
Collaborates with the Policy, Planning and Compliance team to negotiate contracts, contract modifications, and renewals.
Identifies and determines appropriate and applicable terms and conditions for purchase of goods and/or services.
Coordinates with Policy, Planning and Compliance to perform contract administration, identifying risks, areas of concern, and makes recommendations for changes.
Maintains contract life cycle management, including key terms, obligations, and expirations to ensure the agency is receiving the full value of the contract.
Tracks and maintains reports and metrics on sourcing activities, savings, supplier performance, and contract status.
Recommends revisions to policies, procedures and standard business practices to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of department operations.
Assists with training new and existing Procurement team members.
Creates, maintains and presents reports on Procurement matters.
Manages competitive procurement processes, formal and informal, in compliance with Federal, State and VRS policy and the Virginia Public Procurement Act.
Maintains working knowledge of the Virginia electronic procurement system (eVA) and the Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) purchasing procedures.
Maintains thorough knowledge of public procurement laws, best practices, policies and procedures including the Virginia Public Procurement Act, contract law, complex contract administration and management and the Agency Public Surplus and Property Manual (APSPM).
Creates and delivers internal Procurement training to educate on procurement policies, procedures and processes as requested.
Completes other duties and projects as assigned.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or Equivalent. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Three (3) years of progressively responsible moderately complex procurement experience including the use of Competitive Negotiation (U/RFP), Competitive Sealed Bidding (IFB), Sole Source procurement methods or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO)or other equivalent certification required.
Required Skills and Abilities:
Excellent customer service skills;
Ability to communicate moderately complex information clearly and accurately orally and in writing;
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures in a time-sensitive manner.
Excellent technology skills to proficiently use typical business software, VRS systems and applications.
Proficiency in using office automation tools, including the Microsoft Office Suite, and automated procurement systems.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Ability to establish and maintain professional work relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
VRS' Hybrid Work Schedule: Currently, VRS' hybrid work schedule is three days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and two days remote (Monday and Friday). All employees are expected to work the hybrid work schedule as required and come on site as requested by management.
Hiring Range:
$80,000 - $100,000- VRS_JOB_POSTING-3-114
- Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23219
- Finance & Accounting
- Virginia Retirement System
Title: Strategic Sourcing and Contract Analyst II
Agency: Virginia Retirement System
Location: Virginia Retirement System - Main Office
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: $80,000 - $100,000
Full Time or Part Time: Full time
Additional Detail
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) the day before the posted End Date.
Please read all information in the Important Notices section.
Grow Your Career Serving Those Who Serve Others
The Virginia Retirement System is seeking a Strategic Sourcing and Contract Analyst II to join the Procurement Office.
Under the direction of the Director of Procurement, this position serves as a technical resource for managing the full-cycle procurement process for moderately complex contractual and non-contractual goods and services and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory laws, policies, and procedures.
This is the second level of an approved Procurement career ladder which includes Strategic Sourcing and Contract Analyst I-III and Lead Strategic Sourcing and Contract Analyst.
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Determines the appropriate procurement method with consultation from the Director of Procurement.
Leads and manages end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives, including market analysis, supplier identification, RFx development, evaluation, and award recommendations.
Partners with internal stakeholders to align strategic sourcing strategies with organizational goals.
Provides technical expertise and guidance to stakeholders on existing and potential supplier base, sourcing strategies, contracting, and purchasing requests; development, preparation, interpretation, and revision of specifications for the procurement and/or lease of materials, equipment, and services.
Performs research on sources of supply, determining the availability of existing public contracts to satisfy user requirements.
Conducts and manages the pre-bid conference, evaluates bids for compliance with solicitation requirements and documents the process used to ensure all phases are completed consistent with the Virginia Public Procurement Act, the Agency Public Surplus and Property Manual (APSPM), and VRS policy.
Develops, reviews, modifies and approves specifications and/or scopes of work for solicitations, SOWs, and/or contracts.
Uses various procurement methods including but limited to competitive bidding, competition negotiation, sole source and cooperative procurement.
Uses intermediate knowledge of the procurement evaluation and selection process and manages the process for high value/high risk projects.
Maintains accurate and complete contracting records in accordance with record retention procedures.
Drafts, reviews, and negotiates moderately complex contracts, modifications, and renewals across multiple commodities including goods and services.
Collaborates with the Policy, Planning and Compliance team to negotiate contracts, contract modifications, and renewals.
Identifies and determines appropriate and applicable terms and conditions for purchase of goods and/or services.
Coordinates with Policy, Planning and Compliance to perform contract administration, identifying risks, areas of concern, and makes recommendations for changes.
Maintains contract life cycle management, including key terms, obligations, and expirations to ensure the agency is receiving the full value of the contract.
Tracks and maintains reports and metrics on sourcing activities, savings, supplier performance, and contract status.
Recommends revisions to policies, procedures and standard business practices to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of department operations.
Assists with training new and existing Procurement team members.
Creates, maintains and presents reports on Procurement matters.
Manages competitive procurement processes, formal and informal, in compliance with Federal, State and VRS policy and the Virginia Public Procurement Act.
Maintains working knowledge of the Virginia electronic procurement system (eVA) and the Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) purchasing procedures.
Maintains thorough knowledge of public procurement laws, best practices, policies and procedures including the Virginia Public Procurement Act, contract law, complex contract administration and management and the Agency Public Surplus and Property Manual (APSPM).
Creates and delivers internal Procurement training to educate on procurement policies, procedures and processes as requested.
Completes other duties and projects as assigned.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or Equivalent. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Three (3) years of progressively responsible moderately complex procurement experience including the use of Competitive Negotiation (U/RFP), Competitive Sealed Bidding (IFB), Sole Source procurement methods or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO)or other equivalent certification required.
Required Skills and Abilities:
Excellent customer service skills;
Ability to communicate moderately complex information clearly and accurately orally and in writing;
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures in a time-sensitive manner.
Excellent technology skills to proficiently use typical business software, VRS systems and applications.
Proficiency in using office automation tools, including the Microsoft Office Suite, and automated procurement systems.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Ability to establish and maintain professional work relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
VRS' Hybrid Work Schedule: Currently, VRS' hybrid work schedule is three days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and two days remote (Monday and Friday). All employees are expected to work the hybrid work schedule as required and come on site as requested by management.
Hiring Range:
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of strategic sourcing jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field required
- Seven or more years of progressive procurement and strategic sourcing experience expected
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives for complex categories
- Proficiency with sourcing platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, or Oracle Procurement
- Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating high-value contracts at enterprise scale
- Certified Professional in Supply Management or Certified Supply Chain Professional credential preferred
Director of Strategic Sourcing Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a director of strategic sourcing in Virginia?
Most director of strategic sourcing roles in Virginia require a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field, with a master's degree increasingly preferred for senior positions. There is no state-issued license specific to this role in Virginia, but employers in the defense and federal contracting sectors frequently require or favor credentials such as the Certified Professional in Supply Management from the Institute for Supply Management or the Certified Supply Chain Professional from ASCM. Building depth in government procurement regulations strengthens candidacy significantly in Virginia's market.
Which companies hire director of strategic sourcings in Virginia?
Employers hiring director of strategic sourcings in Virginia right now include Amazon, M.C. Dean, and Virginia Retirement System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Virginia's concentration of defense contractors, federal agencies, and large technology services firms makes it one of the more active states for senior sourcing leadership roles.
Which Virginia cities have the most director of strategic sourcing jobs?
The Virginia cities with the most director of strategic sourcing openings are Richmond, Arlington, and Tysons. Northern Virginia leads because of its dense cluster of defense contractors, federal agencies, and technology services firms headquartered or regionally headquartered there, while Richmond draws sourcing demand from healthcare systems and financial services, and Hampton Roads benefits from sustained Navy and defense logistics activity.
Are there remote director of strategic sourcing jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than many management roles, since strategic sourcing is largely analytical and relationship-driven work that translates well to remote settings. About 71% of director of strategic sourcing openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting continued flexibility at the senior level. Category strategy work and supplier negotiations are the functions most commonly performed remotely, while on-site presence is more often required for roles embedded in manufacturing or defense facility operations.
How can I get hired as a director of strategic sourcing in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is to enter through a procurement analyst or sourcing specialist role and build category expertise over several years before targeting director-level positions. Large Virginia employers in defense and federal IT, including systems integrators and major government contractors, regularly hire sourcing analysts and contract administrators as developmental roles. Earning the Certified Professional in Supply Management credential early signals commitment and gives candidates an edge. Moving laterally from contract management or supply chain analyst positions within the same employer is a common route to director-level promotion in Virginia.
Where can I find and apply to director of strategic sourcing jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to director of strategic sourcing jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Search the listings to see roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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