Procurement Specialist Jobs in Virginia
Procurement Specialist jobs in Virginia are consistently in demand, with a strong concentration in federal contracting, defense, and government services sectors alongside growing activity in healthcare, technology, and higher education. The largest hiring markets are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads, where employers such as Leidos, Northrop Grumman, and Booz Allen Hamilton maintain substantial procurement operations. The most sought-after specialties in Virginia include federal acquisition and FAR compliance, IT procurement, and contract management for defense programs, ranging from entry-level buyers through senior contracting officers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.
At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.
Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Position Summary
The person in this role will leverage project management skills to drive assigned projects on behalf of the procurement organization. The scope of projects is broad, with a heavy focus on innovation and varying degrees of technical complexity. For each project, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of business requirements for prioritization, manage the end-to-end timeline, and drive toward key milestones. You will apply project management best practices to coordinate across stakeholders, ensuring all parties are aligned, tasks are completed on time, and risks are identified early. In this role, you will actively engage with cross-functional project teams to clearly communicate sourcing constraints, supply risks, and mitigation strategies as they relate to the project.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Understand business requirements, challenges, priorities, and key value-drivers for each assigned project.
- Transmit this understanding to the cross-functional project teams at the appropriate level to ensure project priorities are defined accordingly.
- Own and measure projects toward identified KPIs.
- Report progress and escalate risks to Procurement leadership, business partners, and project stakeholders as appropriate.
- Serve as a representative of Procurement in cross-functional meetings regarding assigned projects and/or business areas.
- Seek proactive feedback regarding project activities to enable focus on high priority, high value return projects for Procurement and the business.
- Orchestrate information flow between the relevant business partner and category teams to effectively deliver against project objectives.
- Track activities and hold owners accountable for on-time completion.
- Ensure early Procurement involvement in projects within Innovate to Launch (I2L) Framework.
- Serve as Procurement lead on I2L projects and share requirements of projects with relevant category teams.
- Start to develop a deeper understanding and expertise of the assigned businesses’ challenges, opportunities, and industry trends.
- Develop a network of relationships across the business, category teams, and relevant functional groups to support the business MBS.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in applicable fields required.
Experience & Skills Requirements
- 2+ years purchasing and/or material management experience and/or technical/manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience managing tasks and/or projects; knowledge of stage gate or similar methodologies preferred.
- Knowledge of and experience with global procurement and sourcing processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- SAP experience preferred.
- Interpersonal networking skills to effectively build relationships with and influence a dynamic and diverse set of stakeholders, including the ability to listen, understand differing perspectives and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Strategic mindset with quantitative, problem-solving, project management, and negotiation skills and a strong desire for progress and continuous improvement.
- Ability to be organized and understand how to prioritize projects and workload.
- Adept at managing change and working through ambiguity to identify and drive to a solution, maintaining strong curiosity and growth mindset.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise across boundaries and borders and influence with strong integrity.
Salary: $71,046.90 to $103,796.00 per year
Bonus Eligibility: Yes
The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Job Requisition: 417546
Pay: $71,046.90 - $103,796.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 8% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.
At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.
Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Position Summary
The person in this role will leverage project management skills to drive assigned projects on behalf of the procurement organization. The scope of projects is broad, with a heavy focus on innovation and varying degrees of technical complexity. For each project, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of business requirements for prioritization, manage the end-to-end timeline, and drive toward key milestones. You will apply project management best practices to coordinate across stakeholders, ensuring all parties are aligned, tasks are completed on time, and risks are identified early. In this role, you will actively engage with cross-functional project teams to clearly communicate sourcing constraints, supply risks, and mitigation strategies as they relate to the project.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Understand business requirements, challenges, priorities, and key value-drivers for each assigned project.
- Transmit this understanding to the cross-functional project teams at the appropriate level to ensure project priorities are defined accordingly.
- Own and measure projects toward identified KPIs.
- Report progress and escalate risks to Procurement leadership, business partners, and project stakeholders as appropriate.
- Serve as a representative of Procurement in cross-functional meetings regarding assigned projects and/or business areas.
- Seek proactive feedback regarding project activities to enable focus on high priority, high value return projects for Procurement and the business.
- Orchestrate information flow between the relevant business partner and category teams to effectively deliver against project objectives.
- Track activities and hold owners accountable for on-time completion.
- Ensure early Procurement involvement in projects within Innovate to Launch (I2L) Framework.
- Serve as Procurement lead on I2L projects and share requirements of projects with relevant category teams.
- Start to develop a deeper understanding and expertise of the assigned businesses’ challenges, opportunities, and industry trends.
- Develop a network of relationships across the business, category teams, and relevant functional groups to support the business MBS.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in applicable fields required.
Experience & Skills Requirements
- 2+ years purchasing and/or material management experience and/or technical/manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience managing tasks and/or projects; knowledge of stage gate or similar methodologies preferred.
- Knowledge of and experience with global procurement and sourcing processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- SAP experience preferred.
- Interpersonal networking skills to effectively build relationships with and influence a dynamic and diverse set of stakeholders, including the ability to listen, understand differing perspectives and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Strategic mindset with quantitative, problem-solving, project management, and negotiation skills and a strong desire for progress and continuous improvement.
- Ability to be organized and understand how to prioritize projects and workload.
- Adept at managing change and working through ambiguity to identify and drive to a solution, maintaining strong curiosity and growth mindset.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise across boundaries and borders and influence with strong integrity.
Salary: $71,046.90 to $103,796.00 per year
Bonus Eligibility: Yes
The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Job Requisition: 417546
Pay: $71,046.90 - $103,796.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 8% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Procurement Specialist Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in procurement specialist jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field
- Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation or government contracting processes
- Certified Professional in Supply Management or Certified Public Procurement Officer credential preferred
- Proficiency in enterprise procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Deltek
- Strong contract negotiation, vendor evaluation, and purchase order management skills
- Active or eligible security clearance for federal and defense procurement roles
Procurement Specialist Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a procurement specialist in Virginia?
Most procurement specialist roles in Virginia require a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field. Virginia does not issue a state-specific license for private-sector procurement, but federal and government contracting roles frequently expect credentials such as the Certified Professional in Supply Management from ISM or the Certified Public Procurement Officer designation. Building experience with FAR compliance and government purchasing processes gives candidates a clear edge in this market.
Which companies hire procurement specialists in Virginia?
Employers hiring procurement specialists in Virginia right now include Akima, Amazon, and ABB, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's concentration of federal agencies and defense contractors makes it one of the most active states for government and IT procurement hiring.
Which Virginia cities have the most procurement specialist jobs?
Arlington, Hampton, and Alexandria have the most procurement specialist openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia dominates because of its density of federal agencies, defense contractors, and technology firms, while Richmond draws hiring from state government offices and large corporate headquarters, and Hampton Roads reflects steady demand from military installations and their supporting contractors.
Are there remote procurement specialist jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than many comparable fields. About 15% of procurement specialist openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the role involves contract review, vendor communications, and system-based purchasing that can be done off-site. Strategic sourcing, contract administration, and IT procurement positions are the sub-areas most likely to offer location flexibility.
How can I get hired as a procurement specialist in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a purchasing assistant or procurement coordinator role, which large Virginia employers such as defense contractors and state agencies regularly post as stepping stones. Virginia Commonwealth University, George Mason University, and several community colleges offer supply chain and procurement coursework that strengthens an entry-level application. Earning a student membership in ISM and completing its foundational certificate signals commitment to the field, and prior experience in accounts payable, inventory control, or contract administration is recognized as a natural lateral move.
Where can I find and apply to procurement specialist jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to procurement specialist jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across sectors including federal contracting, defense, healthcare, and technology. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly.
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