Remote-Eligible School Nutrition Procurement Lead

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Department of Education, Child Nutrition Division in Nashville, TN, seeks a School Nutrition Procurement Specialist to lead procurement activities and program compliance for federal child nutrition programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience with supervision/administration or advisory responsibilities. The position supports policy implementation, training, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and substantial (5+ years of) full-time professional educational or instructional work.
• Substitution of Education for Experience: graduate coursework may substitute for up to two years.
• One year of experience as an Education Consultant 2 with the State of Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Procurement, Compliance, and Program Support
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee procurement reviews to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Provide training, technical assistance, and guidance to school food authorities and agency staff on procurement requirements and best practices
• Review contracts, monitor corrective actions, maintain compliance tracking systems, and analyze data to identify trends and improvements
• Conduct administrative and procurement reviews, update policies and procedures, collaborate with leadership and legal staff on regulatory matters
• Represent the agency at meetings, conferences, and task forces; develop procurement documents, SOPs, and training materials; perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Procurement

Regulatory compliance

Training

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years supervisory/administrative work

Education Consultant 2 experience (TN)

Job description

Tennessee Department of Education, Child Nutrition Division in Nashville, TN, seeks a School Nutrition Procurement Specialist to lead procurement activities and program compliance for federal child nutrition programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience with supervision/administration or advisory responsibilities. The position supports policy implementation, training, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.