Heath Honaker

About Heath Honaker

I am a seasoned procurement and sourcing professional with over 15 years of experience driving efficiency, compliance, and strategic growth in dynamic, fast-moving environments. Since 2017, I have served as the Purchasing Division Director for the County of Roanoke, where I lead county-wide procurement operations—from policy oversight to complex, high-value vendor negotiations. My expertise lies at the intersection of operational rigor and digital evolution. I specialize in the full contract lifecycle, with a proven track record of managing over 325 system-wide service contracts and navigating the nuances of SaaS and software procurement. I’ve spearheaded strategic projects involving AI-driven analytics and cloud-based software RFPs that delivered significant value and transparency to the organization.I hold a B.S. in Business Management from Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!) and maintain VCO and VCA certifications. Outside the office, I am fueled by the outdoors and a passion for content creation—blending storytelling with adventure on my YouTube channel, The H² Experience. I believe the best solutions are human-centric, transparent, and built on a foundation of secure, well-managed agreements

Experience

1. Purchasing Division Director

   Roanoke County, Virginia

   Feb 2017 — Present · Roanoke, VA, US

   Direct and manages county-wide procurement functions to assure compliance with Federal, State, and County policies, regulations, and procedures • Champion the end-to-end contract lifecycle, from developing complex RFPs and IFBs to executing final contractual documents. • Modernize organizational workflows by sourcing and implementing high-impact tech solutions, including SaaS platforms, Microsoft Dynamics, and AI-driven analytics.• Plan, direct, and supervises the purchasing division employees• Assist in developing, maintaining, and implementing procurement policies and procedures• Coordinate procurement issues and resolution with County departments• Manage special projects as assigned• Develop Requests for Proposals (RFP), Invitations for Bid (IFB), and Requests for Quotation (RFQ)• Evaluate proposals, bids, and quotations for goods and makes contract awards within authority levels established by the Purchasing Policy • Schedule and preside at pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences, evaluation committee meetings, and formal bid openings• Conduct vendor interviews, evaluations, and ranking of bid/proposal responses• Analyze, evaluate, and make recommendations concerning contract awards to vendors; verify commodity and service quality; conduct negotiations with vendors; prepare and execute all contractual documents• Oversee the management of the County procurement Card program• Oversee procurement training and workshops for County departments• Lead high-value negotiations and vendor interviews to ensure service quality and cost-effectiveness.

Education

• Virginia Tech

  B.S. Business Management (EIT), Business Management

  2005 — 2007

• Virginia Tech - Pamplin College of Business

  B.S., Business Management (EIT)

  2005 — 2007