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Procurement Agent Tennessee Valley Authority

•3.8 Chattanooga, TN Job Details Temporary 5 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication

Research Full Job Description Job ID:

518829

Location:

CHATTANOOGA, TN

Regular/Temporary:

External

•Posting Description Procurement Agent

•518829

Organization:

CAO Department:

GRID Work Location:

Chattanooga Corporate Office, Knoxville Corporate Office, Muscle Shoals, AL, Nashville, TN Relocation:

No relocation benefits are offered for this position.

Posting Open:

9/15/2025

Posting Close:

9/25/2025 at 11:59

PM EST Salary:

Competitive Job Summary Fully performs both standard and non-standard transactions associated with the supply chain job family. Typical duties include selecting, applying, and explaining procedures and practices to identify and resolve discrepancies, research information sources, and document and coordinate results.

Typical duties may include:

Contracting/Procurement Interviews suppliers for and conducts local sourcing activities for nominal products and services not covered by pre-sourced contracts. Executes contracts, agreements, and/or releases in support of these sourcing efforts. Prepares supplier documentation/procedures to ensure compliance with requirements such as prevailing wages, insurance, invoicing, etc. Coordinates evaluation of suppliers with customers upon completion of work. Conducts post-performance analysis. Materials/Inventory Planning Prepares material release documents and purchase requisitions based on requests from end users. Expedites materials for all assigned activities. Investment Recovery Sells surplus material, schedules transportation, and resolves transportation claims. Partnerships Responds to diverse and valley businesses on standard and non-standard matters and plans supplier events. Reporting Creates requisitions and enters procurement transactions into supply chain management software. Keys data into various business reporting systems and runs standard and non-standard reports such as procurement data and supplier performance reports. Creates presentation documents and flowcharts/diagrams. Maintains tracking of performance indicators using spreadsheets. Supervision Received Independently performs assignments with instructions as to general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems. Skills and Proficiencies Knowledge of terms and conditions for routine contracts. Knowledge of material needs, schedules and issues impacting the organization. Knowledge of procurement practices/guidelines; i.e., BP9. Knowledge of inventory analysis and reporting requirements. Knowledge of basic transportation methods. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with customers and suppliers. Ability to perform data entry and retrieve data in various formats. Ability to use supply chain software systems. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements B.S. degree in business administration or related field or equivalent experience. Participation in CM/CA training modules is desired. Equal Employment Opportunity TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA's Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Drug-Free Workplace All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). How to Claim Vet Preference If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form

TVA 3595.

If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position. How to

Submit Documentation:

Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process. Email documents to More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference . If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email .