PROCUREMENT OFFICER 2 - 05192026-77708

PROCUREMENT OFFICER 2

• 05192026-77708 State of Tennessee $4,057.00
• $6,099.00 / month United States, Tennessee, Nashville 1616 Church Street (Show on map) May 19, 2026 Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 05/19/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 06/01/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $4,057.00
• $5,078.00 Salary (Annually) $48,684.00
• $60,936.

00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Nashville, TN Department Correction

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OF CORRECTION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is located at Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center (DJRC). A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and one year of work experience in procurement, purchasing, logistics, or a related field. OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree and three years of work experience in procurement, purchasing, logistics, or a related field. OR Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and five years of work experience in procurement, purchasing, logistics, or a related field. Substitution of Experience for

Education:

Work experience in procurement, purchasing, logistics, or a related field may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Substitution of Education for

Experience:

Relevant additional 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. Overview Under general supervision, is responsible for procurement work of average difficulty and performs related work as required. This is the working level class in the Procurement Officer sub-series. An employee in this class is responsible for purchasing, issuing, and storing materials, supplies, and equipment and may lead or have supervisory responsibility for lower-level procurement staff. This class differs from that of Procurement Officer 1 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for work of lesser scope and complexity. Responsibilities Analyzes all purchases to ensure they meet all departmental, state, and federal guidelines and justifies purchases through documentation. 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. Continually communicates with staff throughout the state to ensure all areas of the procurement process are accurate and completed. Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

Resourcefulness Decision Quality Nimble Learning Manages Complexity

Communicates Effectively Knowledges:

Administration and Management Clerical

Customer and Personal Service Skills:

Active Learning and Listening Critical Thinking Mathematics Reading Comprehension

Negotiation Abilities:

Deductive Reasoning Number Facility Information Ordering Written Comprehension Inductive Reasoning Tools & Equipment Personal Computer Multi-Function Printer Telephone Calculator