Senior Procurement Specialist Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nashville/jobs/newprint/4848516)  Senior Procurement Specialist Salary $71,006.00 - $81,030.00 Annually Location 701 South Sixth Street, TN Job Type Full-Time Non Civil Service Job Number MDHA 07678 Department MDHA Opening Date 02/26/2025 Closing Date 3/12/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits Position Description METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION Position Open: February 26,2025 Position Closing Date: March 12, 2025 Job Announcement Position: Senior Procurement Specialist Salary: $71,006 – 81,030 In Office Work Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Procurement & Contract Administration, performs procurement functions in compliance with federal, state, and local law and the Agency’s procurement policies and procedures. MDHA offers competitive salaries and an amazing retirement program. Our Mission is to create affordable housing opportunities, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities and help build a greater Nashville. Typical Duties Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions • Prepares formal and informal bid specifications; determines vendors to be solicited; invites bids. • Enforce the Agency’s procurement policies. Recommend changes as necessary. • Draft formal advertising for bids and purchase goods or services with the Assistant Director of Procurement & Contract Administration. Ensure that contracting and purchasing activities comply with federal and state law, HUD requirements, and the Agency’s policies and procedures. • Conducts the initial review and analyzes quotations and bids for prices and consistency with specifications. With the approval of the Assistant Director of Procurement & Contract Administration, award bids to vendors and issue purchase orders. • Issue emergency purchase order numbers to authorized personnel based on the nature of the emergency. • Expedite shipments and deliveries by following up with vendors. • Prepare open-end order contracts and releases, review releases, and prepare change orders. • Maintain vendor files and the Agency commodities catalog. • Prepare reports of purchasing activities and provide information to departments within the Agency as required. • Assist in the maintenance of the materials inventory system as requested. • Assist in the development and implementation of fixed assets inventory. • Maintain all purchasing records and files per the Agency’s procedures, HUD requirements, all applicable state and local laws, and sound business practices. • Participate in audits and reviews of procurement and inventory systems and assist in preparing responses to any related audit findings. Minimum Qualifications REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance, economics, or a relevant field. • Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in procurement and contract administration. • Strong understanding of procurement principles and practices. • Knowledge of federal, state, and local contract laws and regulations. • Excellent negotiation and communication skills. • Proficiency in contract management software and systems. Experience with Yardi is preferred. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. • Required certification: The selected candidate will be expected to be within (12) twelve months of hire to obtain a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) designation. • Experience with procuring residential construction and maintenance services is preferred. Candidates with accreditation earned in foreign institutes are encouraged to apply EQUIPMENT USED General office equipment and automobiles. Computer equipment and project management software. Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft software. Preference for Yardi experience. SUPERVISION EXCISED n/a LICENSE REQUIRED Valid Tennessee Driver's license. Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Behavioral Skills: Interact professionally while maintaining effective working relationships with superiors, coworkers, company representatives, and government officials; develop and maintain effective working relationships with salespersons, vendors, and members of the public. Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management. Ability to work effectively under stress, close deadlines, and competing demands. Technical Skills: Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing procurement policies and practices; excellent management, leadership, and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing in both formal and informal settings; must be detail-oriented; ability to analytically solve problems, make sound judgments and exercise good decision making—ability to perform short and long-range planning. Physical Skills: Willingness, mental and physical ability to perform the duties involved in this classification. Ability to perform work with or without an accommodation that requires sitting, standing, and walking; dexterity of hands, clarity of vision, speech, and hearing; and powers of observation; other physical duties as required THE METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND HIRES REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AGE, RELIGION, AND DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS. Apply at https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=790b0041-9dbf-44c2-b0f4-a7c9d148bf03&ccId=19000101\_000001&jobId=502956&lang=en\_US Upon reviewing all applications submitted for job openings, the Human Resources Office will notify those applicants who are selected for personal interviews. Applicants selected for a position must successfully pass a pre-hire physical examination and drug screen in order to be hired. MDHA is certified by the State of Tennessee as a Drug-Free Workplace Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency 701 South Sixth St. Nashville, Tennessee 37206 www.Nashville-MDHA.org TDD#252-8599 To request a reasonable accommodation or assistance with language interpretation, please call 615-252-8550. Full-time, Civil Service positions - 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service) 1 Sick Day per month 12 Paid Holidays per year Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions - 20 vacation days per year 3 Personal days per year 1 Sick Day per month 12 paid holidays per year Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information. Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered. 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