SCHOOL NUTRITION PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - 81684

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); Hybride; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Procurement

Regulatory compliance

Training

Contract management

Formation

Bachelor's degree

5+ years supervisory/administrative work

Education Consultant 2 experience (TN)

Description du poste

Executive Service

SCHOOL NUTRITION PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Tennessee Department of Education, Child Nutrition Division, Nashville, TN

Closing Date: 10/26/2026

This job is in office, with flexibility to work remotely as business needs support pursuant to the Departments Alternative Workplace Solutions policy.

How You Make a Difference In This Role

In this role, you will identify and assess program needs, develop short- and long-term strategies related to procurement and food service management contracts, and support program compliance through administrative and procurement reviews. You will also provide technical assistance and training, foster partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, and lead initiatives that strengthen program effectiveness, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Job Overview

This position serves as a key member of the School Nutrition Program, providing consultative and administrative leadership in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, resources, training, and guidance for federal child nutrition programs.

Key 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 recommend improvements.
• Conduct administrative and procurement reviews, update policies and procedures, and 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; and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and experience equivalent to substantial (five or more years of) full-time professional educational or instructional work, including at least two years of supervisory/administrative or advisory work.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years, there being no substitution for the required two years of specialized experience.

OR

One year of experience as an Education Consultant 2 with the State of Tennessee.

Necessary Special Qualifications

Applicants for this class may be required to possess a valid driver's license.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.