Procurement & Contracts Director

Metropolitan Development; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 101,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) in Nashville, TN, seeks an Assistant Director of Procurement & Contract to lead complex procurement and contract administration activities. You will oversee bidding, evaluate bids, negotiate contracts, and maintain records while guiding procurement staff and ensuring compliance with laws and agency policies.

Required: a bachelor’s in business/public administration and 5–7 years in procurement; CPPO/CPPB within 12 months is preferred; Yardi

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field.
• 5–7 years procurement and contract administration experience.
• Proficiency in contract management systems; CPPO/CPPB within 12 months is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement processes and contract administration in compliance with laws and agency policies.
• Oversee bidding: RFP/IFB/RFQ; evaluate bids and negotiate contracts.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and monitor vendor performance.
• Supervise procurement staff and provide guidance to other departments.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract administration

Negotiation

Vendor relations

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration

Tools

Contract management software

Yardi

Job description

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) in Nashville, TN, seeks an Assistant Director of Procurement & Contract to lead complex procurement and contract administration activities. You will oversee bidding, evaluate bids, negotiate contracts, and maintain records while guiding procurement staff and ensuring compliance with laws and agency policies.

Required: a bachelor’s in business/public administration and 5–7 years in procurement; CPPO/CPPB within 12 months is preferred; Yardi