State of Tennessee · 4 hours ago
PROCUREMENT OFFICER 3 - 01272026- 74603
Davidson County, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$61K/yr - $92K/yr
2+ years expThe State of Tennessee is dedicated to providing a hybrid work environment and is seeking a Procurement Officer 3 for the Division of TennCare. This role involves managing complex procurement projects, training less experienced officers, and ensuring compliance with procurement guidelines.
AgricultureChildrenEducationGovernmentHealth Care
Responsibilities
Manages large-scale procurement projects for the department. Partners with stakeholders to identify procurement needs and develop plans to ensure deliverables are met
Serves as an expert on departmental procurement practices. Trains less experienced Procurement Officers on procurement policies, processes, and systems. May lead or supervise lower-level Procurement Officers
Analyzes all purchases to ensure they meet all departmental, state, and federal guidelines and justifies purchases through documentation. Ensures purchases are aligned with budget availability
Writes product specifications for use in bidding competitively with vendors for supplies, equipment, and services. Conducts research in order to locate vendors and make product comparisons
Locates or identifies ordering errors and chooses the best solution to address the issue. Communicates with vendors and staff to resolve discrepancies, disputes, and grievances
Prepares service contracts and screens purchase orders for accuracy and proper justification. Receives supplies, monitors payments and invoices to ensure vendors receive payment, and follows up on late shipments with suppliers to determine causes
Prepares a variety of records and reports such as letters to vendors, purchase orders, service contracts, and other operating records and reports. Maintains current and accurate inventories of supplies and equipment to ensure the best use of state resources and tags state property as needed
Monitors all contract periods for updates and expirations in order to ensure correct procedures are followed. Researches product specifications and price information in order to best allocate state resources
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and two years of work experience in procurement, purchasing, logistics, or a related field
Work experience in procurement, purchasing, logistics, or a related field may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis
Relevant graduate-level coursework (e.g., business administration, supply chain management, logistics, etc.) from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis
This position requires a criminal background check
Company
State of Tennessee
State government is the largest employer in Tennessee, with approximately 43,500 employees in the three branches of government.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Hugh Hale
Chief Information Officer, TennCare
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