Procurement Agent - 518829

Tennessee Valley Authority; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Valley Authority is seeking a Procurement Agent to manage standard and non-standard procurement transactions within the supply chain. You will interview suppliers, execute contracts, and coordinate documentation to ensure compliance with requirements.

The role covers contracting, materials planning, and reporting, with focus on supplier performance and value optimization. B.S. in business or related field preferred; CM/CA training desired.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. in business administration or related field.
• CM/CA training modules is desired.
• Experience with procurement processes and contracting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview suppliers for local sourcing activities and evaluate bids.
• Execute contracts, agreements, and/or releases; ensure compliance with requirements.
• Prepare supplier documentation and procedures; coordinate evaluation of suppliers with customers.
• Create requisitions and input procurement data into systems; generate standard reports.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Supplier negotiation

Contract management

Inventory planning

Data entry

Supply chain software

Communication

Education

B.S. in business administration or related field

Job description

Work Location: Chattanooga Corporate Office, Knoxville Corporate Office, Muscle Shoals, AL, Nashville, TN

Relocation: No relocation benefits are offered for this position.

Posting Open: 9/15/2025

Salary: Competitive

Job Summary

Fully performs both standard and non-standard transactions associated with the supply chain job family. Typical duties include selecting, applying, and explaining procedures and practices to identify and resolve discrepancies, research information sources, and document and coordinate results.

External - Posting Description

Procurement Agent - 518829

Organization: CAO

Department: GRID

Work Location: Chattanooga Corporate Office, Knoxville Corporate Office, Muscle Shoals, AL, Nashville, TN

Relocation: No relocation benefits are offered for this position.

Posting Open: 9/15/2025

Posting Close: 9/25/2025 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

Job Summary

Fully performs both standard and non-standard transactions associated with the supply chain job family. Typical duties include selecting, applying, and explaining procedures and practices to identify and resolve discrepancies, research information sources, and document and coordinate results.

Typical Duties May Include

Contracting/Procurement

• Interviews suppliers for and conducts local sourcing activities for nominal products and services not covered by pre-sourced contracts. Executes contracts, agreements, and/or releases in support of these sourcing efforts. Prepares supplier documentation/procedures to ensure compliance with requirements such as prevailing wages, insurance, invoicing, etc. Coordinates evaluation of suppliers with customers upon completion of work. Conducts post-performance analysis.

Materials/Inventory Planning

• Prepares material release documents and purchase requisitions based on requests from end users. Expedites materials for all assigned activities.

Investment Recovery

• Sells surplus material, schedules transportation, and resolves transportation claims.

Partnerships

• Responds to diverse and valley businesses on standard and non-standard matters and plans supplier events.

Reporting

• Creates requisitions and enters procurement transactions into supply chain management software. Keys data into various business reporting systems and runs standard and non-standard reports such as procurement data and supplier performance reports. Creates presentation documents and flowcharts/diagrams. Maintains tracking of performance indicators using spreadsheets.

Supervision Received

Independently performs assignments with instructions as to general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems.

Skills And Proficiencies

• Knowledge of terms and conditions for routine contracts.
• Knowledge of material needs, schedules and issues impacting the organization.
• Knowledge of procurement practices/guidelines; i.e., BP9.
• Knowledge of inventory analysis and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of basic transportation methods.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with customers and suppliers.
• Ability to perform data entry and retrieve data in various formats.
• Ability to use supply chain software systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements

B.S. degree in business administration or related field or equivalent experience. Participation in CM/CA training modules is desired.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace

All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace . TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).