Overview
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is currently hiring a full-time Procurement Officer professional for our District 17 office in Washington county.
This position will support procurement operations including traditional procurement, maintenance management, and inventory and asset management. This role will assess all informal purchases, advise in the development of solicitation documents, and account for inventory.
Responsibilities
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Analyzes all purchases to ensure they meet all departmental, state and federal guidelines and justifies purchases through documentation.
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
- Assigns, trains, supervises, and evaluates the work of others.
- Writes product specifications for use in bidding competitively with vendors for supplies, equipment, and services.
- Prepares requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment for state government use.
- Conducts research in order to locate vendors and make product comparisons.
- Proficiently uses Microsoft Office applications to document orders and communicate with others.
- Manages time and leave for subordinates and self.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of experience in procurement, OR
- Associate degree and three (3) years of experience in procurement, OR
- High school degree and five (5) years of experience in procurement
Special skills, knowledge or experience required or desired
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Experience using Microsoft tools such Word and Excel
Applications must be submitted on the State of TN website in order to be considered for the position.
Interested applications should apply online at:
https://www.tn.gov/tdot/human-resources-home/tdot-careers.html
Please Select: PROCUREMENT OFFICER 2 - 06182024-58794
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $3,958.00 - $4,958.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Johnson City, TN (Required)
Work Location: In person