Senior Procurement Project Manager — Government Contracts

SIDRAM TECHNOLOGIES; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Part time

Job summary

Tennessee State Government (TDEC) in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Procurement Project Manager on a contract basis. The role acts as the liaison between TDEC and the Central Procurement Office, guiding procurement from strategy to contract award while ensuring adherence to state policies.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in procurement or project management, with experience in RFP/RFQ/RFI processes and strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 12+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, business, contract management, or project management.
• Strong experience with RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes.
• Knowledge of government procurement policies and procedures preferred.
• Strong stakeholder communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent project and time management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assist TDEC divisions with solicitation specifications based on internal and external sources of information.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of procurement policies, procedures, and execution strategies.
• Manage and support multiple solicitation methods, including RFP, RFQ, and RFI.
• Represent TDEC and the Grants & Contracts division when communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice and consultation to agency procurement and program staff.
• Determine appropriate procurement methods and develop procurement strategies.
• Support procurement activities from planning through contract award.
• Coordinate multiple schedules, priorities, and procurement timelines.
• Maintain strong project and time management throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Skills

Procurement

Project management

Sourcing

Contract management

RFP/RFQ/RFI processes

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Tennessee State Government (TDEC) in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Procurement Project Manager on a contract basis. The role acts as the liaison between TDEC and the Central Procurement Office, guiding procurement from strategy to contract award while ensuring adherence to state policies.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in procurement or project management, with experience in RFP/RFQ/RFI processes and strong stakeholder communication.