Director of Procurement & Contract Administration

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 101,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Sick days

Job summary

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) in Nashville, Tennessee, seeks an Assistant Director of Procurement & Contract Administration to lead procurement, ensure compliance, and oversee contract administration and vendor relations.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in business/public administration, 5–7 years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and experience with contract management software; CPPO/CPPB within 12 months is preferred and Yardi is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Five to seven years of procurement and contract administration experience.
• Strong understanding of procurement principles and practices.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in contract management software and systems; Yardi preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement processes and contract administration.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and agency policies.
• Oversee bidding procedures, bid evaluation, and award of contracts.
• Maintain procurement records and prepare reports on activities.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies and initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor procurement staff and coordinate with departments.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Contract management

Yardi experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration

CPPO/CPPB certification within 12 months

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) in Nashville, Tennessee, seeks an Assistant Director of Procurement & Contract Administration to lead procurement, ensure compliance, and oversee contract administration and vendor relations.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in business/public administration, 5–7 years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and experience with contract management software; CPPO/CPPB within 12 months is preferred and Yardi is a plus.