The Buyer Specialist at Virginia Tech’s Procurement Department plays a critical role in supporting procurement and contracting activities across various university departments and spend categories, ensuring compliance with university policies and state regulations. This position involves acquiring goods and services, construction and professional services as well as managing vendor relationships and executing contracts while contributing to the achievement of procurement goals. The Buyer Specialist is also responsible for enhancing strategic partnerships with vendors, providing support for contract management, and ensuring efficient procurement processes that deliver value to the university.