Tennessee Department of Correction
CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - 72380
Tennessee Department of Correction, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - 72380
Closing Date: 11/03/2025
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Salary: $5,647 - $9,005 monthly
Overview The Tennessee Department of Correction operates and oversees 14 adult prisons across the state, housing some 21,000 offenders. In the community, TDOC supervises 79,000 offenders on probation, parole, or community corrections. The department operates 44 probation/parole offices in 13 districts across the state. The Tennessee Department of Correction operates safe and secure facilities and provides effective community supervision in support of successful reentry.
Job Description The Tennessee Department of Correction is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Contracting and Procurement Specialist to support and manage a wide range of procurement and contracting activities. This role is essential to ensuring the department’s procurement processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with state policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, draft, and manage solicitations including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Bid (ITBs), and Requests for Information (RFIs)
Coordinate and facilitate evaluation committees and scoring processes for competitive solicitations
Draft and prepare purchase orders and contract documents for all awarded contracts
Process requisitions and procurement requests for all TDOC divisions
Communicate with vendors regarding contract terms, amendments, and compliance—both verbally and in writing
Submit Rule Exception Requests and ensure proper documentation is maintained
Prepare and submit Fiscal Review Committee documentation and support materials
Monitor contract performance and assist with renewals, extensions, and closeouts
Ensure compliance with state procurement laws, rules, and internal policies
Utilize the Edison system for procurement transactions, contract management, and reporting
Perform additional contract and procurement-related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in procurement, contracting, or a related field
Experience with the Edison system or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms is strongly preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Legal/EEO Statement 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.
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This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Salary: $5,647 - $9,005 monthly
Overview The Tennessee Department of Correction operates and oversees 14 adult prisons across the state, housing some 21,000 offenders. In the community, TDOC supervises 79,000 offenders on probation, parole, or community corrections. The department operates 44 probation/parole offices in 13 districts across the state. The Tennessee Department of Correction operates safe and secure facilities and provides effective community supervision in support of successful reentry.
Job Description The Tennessee Department of Correction is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Contracting and Procurement Specialist to support and manage a wide range of procurement and contracting activities. This role is essential to ensuring the department’s procurement processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with state policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, draft, and manage solicitations including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Bid (ITBs), and Requests for Information (RFIs)
Coordinate and facilitate evaluation committees and scoring processes for competitive solicitations
Draft and prepare purchase orders and contract documents for all awarded contracts
Process requisitions and procurement requests for all TDOC divisions
Communicate with vendors regarding contract terms, amendments, and compliance—both verbally and in writing
Submit Rule Exception Requests and ensure proper documentation is maintained
Prepare and submit Fiscal Review Committee documentation and support materials
Monitor contract performance and assist with renewals, extensions, and closeouts
Ensure compliance with state procurement laws, rules, and internal policies
Utilize the Edison system for procurement transactions, contract management, and reporting
Perform additional contract and procurement-related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in procurement, contracting, or a related field
Experience with the Edison system or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms is strongly preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Legal/EEO Statement 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.
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