Procurement Director Jobs in Virginia
Procurement Director jobs in Virginia are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in defense contracting, federal consulting, healthcare systems, and government services, with openings from senior manager level through executive director. The heaviest hiring is in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads area, where employers such as Leidos, Northrop Grumman, and the Virginia Hospital Center have established, lasting procurement functions. The most in-demand specialties are defense and government supply chain, healthcare procurement, and IT contract management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Ready to build your future? We're Groundworks, North America's leading foundation repair and water management specialist. We're more than a company - we're a team driven by purpose. As a Top Workplace, we're looking for top talent to fuel our mission: to protect, repair, and improve our customers’ greatest asset – their home.
But what makes us a great place to work? Here, you'll find real career growth, comprehensive and affordable benefits, a culture that values hard work and innovation, and company ownership equity. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next big move, we offer hands-on training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact every day.
Join us and lay the foundation for your success. Apply today!
Groundworks is seeking a talented Director of Strategic Procurement & Vendor Performance to join our tribe in Virginia Beach, VA!
The Director, Strategic Procurement & Vendor Performance will lead enterprise-wide strategic sourcing, spend optimization, and vendor performance management across approximately $250M in direct and indirect spend, with a primary focus on construction materials and field operations support.
This role is responsible for driving measurable cost savings, improving pricing discipline, strengthening contract governance, and reducing procurement risk across the organization. The Director will serve as a hands-on procurement leader, directly executing sourcing events and negotiations while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure commercial rigor, compliance, and operational consistency.
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation Leadership:
- Develop and execute vendor management programs to optimize vendor performance, reliability, and service quality across Groundworks’ projects and operations.
- Lead and execute end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across construction materials, MRO, and key indirect categories.
- Personally conduct supplier negotiations, bidding events (RFx activities), and commercial discussions to establish competitive pricing and favorable terms.
- Develop sourcing strategies that consolidate spend, improve leverage, and reduce price variability across vendors and regions.
Spend Governance & Compliance:
- Identify and eliminate maverick spend through improved controls, supplier standardization, and stakeholder alignment.
- Establish and enforce pricing consistency frameworks and standardized rate structures where applicable.
- Partner with Finance and Operations to improve spend visibility, forecasting, and compliance adherence.
Cost Savings & Value Delivery:
- Share accountability with the VP of Procurement for delivering a minimum of 5% cost savings across total managed spend.
- Track, validate, and report savings initiatives using defined procurement methodologies and KPIs.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership across categories.
Contract Management & Risk Mitigation:
- Lead development and negotiation support of supplier contracts to ensure appropriate pricing structures, service levels, and risk protections.
- Identify contractual gaps and mitigate commercial, operational, and supply chain risks in collaboration with Legal and Finance.
- Improve consistency and standardization of supplier agreements across categories.
Vendor Performance Management:
- Develop and maintain vendor performance frameworks including KPIs, scorecards, and performance reviews.
- Drive accountability with suppliers to ensure delivery reliability, quality standards, and pricing adherence.
- Serve as escalation point for critical supplier issues, ensuring timely resolution and corrective action.
Procurement Leadership:
- Contribute to the development and adoption of procurement tools, systems, and spend analytics capabilities in partnership with the VP of Procurement and IT.
- Support definition of procurement processes, governance frameworks, and category management foundations.
- Drive adoption of standardized procurement practices across the organization.
- Operate as a senior procurement leader and key partner to field and department leaders, aligning procurement strategies with business needs, supporting strategic decision-making, and executing key priorities.
- Provide leadership continuity and execution support across procurement activities, including acting on behalf of the VP Procurement as needed.
- Influence cross-functional stakeholders and mentor internal team members as the procurement function evolves and scales.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree or certifications preferred.
- 8–12+ years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience, including hands-on negotiation and category execution responsibility.
- Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and delivering measurable cost savings in a complex spend environment.
- Strong experience in construction, field services, industrial services, or related high-volume, multi-vendor industries strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to analyze spend data, identify savings opportunities, and implement procurement-driven cost reduction initiatives.
- Experience managing supplier performance programs, KPIs, and contract compliance frameworks.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Operations in a governance-driven environment.
- Familiarity with procurement systems (P2P), spend analytics tools, and ERP environments.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving organization with limited structure and high expectations for execution.
Working Conditions
- Full-time position based at Groundworks’ corporate headquarters with limited travel required (less than 5%).
- Dynamic work environment requiring effective communication and collaboration across departments.
- Occasional extended hours may be necessary depending on project demands or vendor issues.
The anticipated salary range is the expected hiring range for this role is $110,000-$150,000. Final compensation will be based on an evaluation of each candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated capabilities.
What We Provide
- Competitive Pay
- Employee Company Ownership Opportunities
- Industry Leading Training Programs
- Leadership Development and Career Growth Tracks
- Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits Package
- Top Workplace with Award Winning Culture
Ready to build your future? We're Groundworks, North America's leading foundation repair and water management specialist. We're more than a company - we're a team driven by purpose. As a Top Workplace, we're looking for top talent to fuel our mission: to protect, repair, and improve our customers’ greatest asset – their home.
But what makes us a great place to work? Here, you'll find real career growth, comprehensive and affordable benefits, a culture that values hard work and innovation, and company ownership equity. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next big move, we offer hands-on training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact every day.
Join us and lay the foundation for your success. Apply today!
Groundworks is seeking a talented Director of Strategic Procurement & Vendor Performance to join our tribe in Virginia Beach, VA!
The Director, Strategic Procurement & Vendor Performance will lead enterprise-wide strategic sourcing, spend optimization, and vendor performance management across approximately $250M in direct and indirect spend, with a primary focus on construction materials and field operations support.
This role is responsible for driving measurable cost savings, improving pricing discipline, strengthening contract governance, and reducing procurement risk across the organization. The Director will serve as a hands-on procurement leader, directly executing sourcing events and negotiations while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure commercial rigor, compliance, and operational consistency.
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation Leadership:
- Develop and execute vendor management programs to optimize vendor performance, reliability, and service quality across Groundworks’ projects and operations.
- Lead and execute end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across construction materials, MRO, and key indirect categories.
- Personally conduct supplier negotiations, bidding events (RFx activities), and commercial discussions to establish competitive pricing and favorable terms.
- Develop sourcing strategies that consolidate spend, improve leverage, and reduce price variability across vendors and regions.
Spend Governance & Compliance:
- Identify and eliminate maverick spend through improved controls, supplier standardization, and stakeholder alignment.
- Establish and enforce pricing consistency frameworks and standardized rate structures where applicable.
- Partner with Finance and Operations to improve spend visibility, forecasting, and compliance adherence.
Cost Savings & Value Delivery:
- Share accountability with the VP of Procurement for delivering a minimum of 5% cost savings across total managed spend.
- Track, validate, and report savings initiatives using defined procurement methodologies and KPIs.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership across categories.
Contract Management & Risk Mitigation:
- Lead development and negotiation support of supplier contracts to ensure appropriate pricing structures, service levels, and risk protections.
- Identify contractual gaps and mitigate commercial, operational, and supply chain risks in collaboration with Legal and Finance.
- Improve consistency and standardization of supplier agreements across categories.
Vendor Performance Management:
- Develop and maintain vendor performance frameworks including KPIs, scorecards, and performance reviews.
- Drive accountability with suppliers to ensure delivery reliability, quality standards, and pricing adherence.
- Serve as escalation point for critical supplier issues, ensuring timely resolution and corrective action.
Procurement Leadership:
- Contribute to the development and adoption of procurement tools, systems, and spend analytics capabilities in partnership with the VP of Procurement and IT.
- Support definition of procurement processes, governance frameworks, and category management foundations.
- Drive adoption of standardized procurement practices across the organization.
- Operate as a senior procurement leader and key partner to field and department leaders, aligning procurement strategies with business needs, supporting strategic decision-making, and executing key priorities.
- Provide leadership continuity and execution support across procurement activities, including acting on behalf of the VP Procurement as needed.
- Influence cross-functional stakeholders and mentor internal team members as the procurement function evolves and scales.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree or certifications preferred.
- 8–12+ years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience, including hands-on negotiation and category execution responsibility.
- Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and delivering measurable cost savings in a complex spend environment.
- Strong experience in construction, field services, industrial services, or related high-volume, multi-vendor industries strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to analyze spend data, identify savings opportunities, and implement procurement-driven cost reduction initiatives.
- Experience managing supplier performance programs, KPIs, and contract compliance frameworks.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Operations in a governance-driven environment.
- Familiarity with procurement systems (P2P), spend analytics tools, and ERP environments.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving organization with limited structure and high expectations for execution.
Working Conditions
- Full-time position based at Groundworks’ corporate headquarters with limited travel required (less than 5%).
- Dynamic work environment requiring effective communication and collaboration across departments.
- Occasional extended hours may be necessary depending on project demands or vendor issues.
The anticipated salary range is the expected hiring range for this role is $110,000-$150,000. Final compensation will be based on an evaluation of each candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated capabilities.
What We Provide
- Competitive Pay
- Employee Company Ownership Opportunities
- Industry Leading Training Programs
- Leadership Development and Career Growth Tracks
- Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits Package
- Top Workplace with Award Winning Culture
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in procurement director jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, or a related field required
- Seven or more years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or CPPB credential strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience managing federal, state, or defense contractor procurement compliance
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional sourcing teams and negotiate enterprise-level contracts
- Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Deltek
Procurement Director Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a procurement director in Virginia?
The typical path in Virginia starts with a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or finance, followed by progressive roles in purchasing, contract administration, or strategic sourcing. Virginia does not require a state-issued license for procurement directors, but employers in the defense and government contracting sectors strongly favor the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or the Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) credential, both recognized across Virginia's public and private procurement markets.
How much do procurement directors make in Virginia?
Procurement directors in Virginia earn a median of about $166,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $109,270 for the lowest 10% to over $222,230 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire procurement directors in Virginia?
Employers hiring procurement directors in Virginia right now include Jobot, Groundworks, and Hanwha Defense USA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's deep concentration of defense contractors, federal agencies, and large health systems means procurement director roles here often require familiarity with government acquisition regulations and multi-agency contracts.
Which Virginia cities have the most procurement director jobs?
Arlington, Roanoke, and Culpeper have the most procurement director openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia dominates due to its density of defense contractors and federal consulting firms headquartered near Washington, D.C., Richmond draws demand from state government agencies and major health systems, and Hampton Roads is driven by the region's large Navy and defense infrastructure.
Are there remote procurement director jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than many senior operations roles, since procurement directors spend much of their time on strategy, contract analysis, and vendor negotiation rather than on-site. About 50% of procurement director openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting employer flexibility at the director level. The portions of the role most commonly done remotely are contract review, supplier performance analysis, and stakeholder reporting.
How can I get hired as a procurement director in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a procurement analyst, purchasing agent, or contracts administrator role at a large Virginia employer such as a Northern Virginia defense contractor or a Richmond-area state agency, which often post early-career sourcing positions. Earning the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or starting a CPPB candidacy while in those roles signals director-track intent to Virginia hiring managers. Lateral moves from finance, operations, or project management are also a recognized route into procurement at Virginia's health systems and consulting firms.
Where can I find and apply to procurement director jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to procurement director jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across defense, healthcare, government, and commercial sectors. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly from each listing.
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