Procurement & Contracts Specialist (Finance Support 7)

Tennessee Board of Regents; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Board of Regents seeks a Finance Support Associate 7 for TCAT Nashville to manage purchasing, contracts, and procurement workflows. You will serve as Jaggaer administrator, maintain up-to-date codes and approvals, and coordinate travel authorizations and vendor documentation.

Preferred candidates have Banner/Jaggaer experience and strong Excel/Access skills, with clear communication and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 2+ years purchasing/contracts; or high school/GED with 5+ years purchasing/contracts.
• Experience with Banner and Jaggaer systems is preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and Access for data management and reporting.
• Strong communication and customer service skills; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Jaggaer administrator and manage all purchasing, PO submission, requisitions review, and contract documentation.
• Maintain accounting codes, approval workflows, and purchasing history; troubleshoot Jaggaer; respond to Banner/Jaggaer questions.
• Handle travel authorizations and claims for TCAT Nashville; train staff on purchasing policies and travel procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Training/Mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school/GED equivalent

Tools

Banner

Jaggaer

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

The Tennessee Board of Regents seeks a Finance Support Associate 7 for TCAT Nashville to manage purchasing, contracts, and procurement workflows. You will serve as Jaggaer administrator, maintain up-to-date codes and approvals, and coordinate travel authorizations and vendor documentation.

Preferred candidates have Banner/Jaggaer experience and strong Excel/Access skills, with clear communication and meticulous attention to detail.