Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) · 17 hours ago
Purchasing and Contracts Analyst
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$49K/yr - $61K/yr
5+ years expTennessee Board of Regents (TBR) is seeking a Purchasing and Contracts Analyst to support the Manager with various purchasing and contract management duties. The role involves analyzing procurement documents for accessibility compliance, coordinating vendor documentation, and managing the contract approval process.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Analyze procurement documents for accessibility compliance requirements related to digital content purchases
Coordinate vendor compliance documentation: VPAT, Conformance and Remediation Form, WCAG Checklist, etc
Reviews vendor-created content against accessibility acceptance criteria and provide actionable remediation guidance
Provide guidance and training on accessibility requirements for reviewing content from vendors against accessibility criteria
Coordinates the Contract Approval Process (e.g., non-personnel) by maintaining a record system for new, current and expired contracts
Coordinate approvals per the authority matrix; manage signatures via e-signature tools like DocuSign
Track and monitor milestones, renewal and termination dates; send reminders and coordinate timely renewals or offboarding
Supports contract review processes by ensuring standardized language in key clauses, including indemnity, limitation of liability, insurance, privacy, service level agreements (SLAs), and termination provisions
Escalates complex or non-standard issues to the Manager for resolution
Verification of funding availability and procurement procedures compliance
Implement and maintain a centralized, searchable contract repository with full version control and audit trails
Ensure all agreements, amendments, and related documentation are properly categorized, easily retrievable, and compliant with internal policies and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree
Five years' (5) experience in an office environment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Working knowledge of Banner and SciQuest/Jaggaer electronic purchasing system
Prior experience working in higher education
Experience using Microsoft Excel and Access
Company
Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)
TBR - The College System of Tennessee is the state’s largest public higher education system, with 13 community colleges, 23 colleges of applied technology (TCATs) and the online TN eCampus serving approximately 170,000 students.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Diane Bonner, CAP
Administrative Professional to the CIO
Jon Calisi
Deputy Chief Information Officer
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