Procurement Specialist Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Procurement Specialist 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars Nashville, TN 37243 • Hybrid work Job Summary The preferred candidate will have experience performing a wide variety of procurement-related functions. We are seeking a candidate who possess a strong work ethic, is comfortable working with diverse teams, and competent to effectively handle multiple tasks and assignments daily. This position provides administrative functions requiring a competent knowledge and use of Microsoft Office 365 SharePoint, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. We foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective are valued so that our culture reflects the people we serve.

Highlighted Responsibilities:

Review and analyze requisitions from various divisions across the agency ensure they meet departmental policies and follow state procurement requirements. Create purchase orders for assigned requisitions and route for appropriate review and approvals. Monitor and follow-up with division staff on status of open purchase orders. Maintain vendor files and perform periodic review to update records as necessary. Have general knowledge of contracts and be able to read and understand contracts to ensure allowable costs and reimbursements are followed and appropriate prices are charged for goods and services. Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$39.00 per hour Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Nashville, Tennessee 37243