Sr. Procurement Project Manager in Nashville

Job Description

Now Hiring: Sr. Procurement Project Manager

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Location: Nashville, TN 37243 | ONSITE JOB

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Contract: 12 Months | Possibility of Extension

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Pay Rate: $50/hr

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Position Overview

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We are seeking an experienced Sr. Procurement Project Manager to support the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC).

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In this role, you will serve as a key technical liaison between TDEC and the Central Procurement Office (CPO), supporting the development and execution of procurement activities from sourcing strategy through contract award.

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The ideal candidate will have strong experience in procurement, contract management, solicitation development, and project management, along with excellent organizational and stakeholder-management skills.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Develop and assist TDEC divisions with solicitation specifications using internal and external sources of information.

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• Support procurement activities from sourcing strategy development through contract award.

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• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with state policies and procedures.

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• Work with multiple solicitation methods, including:

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• Request for Proposal (RFP)

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• Request for Qualification (RFQ)

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• Request for Information (RFI)

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• Partner with the Central Procurement Office (CPO) to execute procurements and support the state evaluation process.

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• Identify agency procurement needs and recommend appropriate procurement methods.

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• Provide strategic procurement advice and consultation to agency procurement and program staff.

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• Serve as a representative of TDEC and the Grants & Contracts division when working with internal and external stakeholders.

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• Coordinate multiple schedules, priorities, and procurement timelines.

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• Ensure procurement activities align with applicable state policies, procedures, and requirements.

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• Apply strong project management and time management skills to keep procurement activities on track.

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Required Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

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• 5–10 years of experience in one or more of the following:

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• Procurement

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• Contract Management

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• Business Operations

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• Procurement Project Management

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• Strong knowledge of procurement policies, procedures, and sourcing strategies.

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• Experience with RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes.

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• Strong organizational, project management, and stakeholder communication skills.

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Ideal Candidate

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We are looking for someone who can effectively manage complex procurement activities, communicate with diverse stakeholders, and provide strategic guidance throughout the procurement and contract lifecycle.

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Interested?

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Please apply with your updated resume or reach out directly to learn more about this opportunity.