Job Title: Procurement Officer
Location: Nashville, Tennessee 37243 (Hybrid Job)
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Job Description
- 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.