CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR 2 - 70352

Executive Service

For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/correction/documents/PositionCorrPgmDirector2CPS.pdf.

Background Check:

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

Who we are and what we do:

The Tennessee Department of Correction operates and oversees14 prisons across the state, housing some 21,000 offenders. In the community, TDOC supervises 79,000 offenders on probation, parole, or community corrections. The department operates 44 probation/parole offices in 13 districts across the state. The Tennessee Department of Correction operates safe and secure prisons and provides effective community supervision in order to enhance public safety.

Job Overview:

The Tennessee Department of Correction is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Contracting and Procurement Specialist to support and manage a wide range of procurement and contracting activities. This role is essential to ensuring the departments procurement processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with state policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop, draft, and manage solicitations including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Bid (ITBs), and Requests for Information (RFIs).
2. Coordinate and facilitate evaluation committees and scoring processes for competitive solicitations.
3. Draft and prepare purchase orders and contract documents for all awarded contracts.
4. Process requisitions and procurement requests for all TDOC divisions.
5. Communicate with vendors regarding contract terms, amendments, and compliance both verbally and in writing.
6. Submit Rule Exception.
7. Requests and ensure proper documentation is maintained.
8. Prepare and submit Fiscal Review Committee documentation and support materials.
9. Monitor contract performance and assist with renewals, extensions, and closeouts.
10. Ensure compliance with state procurement laws, rules, and internal policies Utilize the Edison system for procurement transactions, contract management, and reporting.
11. Perform additional contract and procurement-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university Minimum of five (5) years of experience in procurement, contracting, or a related field. Experience with the Edison system or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms is strongly preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

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.