Director - Procurement
Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN, United States
Director - Procurement
Cookeville, TN, United States
Job Identification: 25387 Posting Date: 03/09/2026, 09:17 PM Grade: 16
Job Description Description of Job Duty:
This job is to direct the purchasing and contracting functions of the University, assuring that purchasing/contracting processes are carried out in conformity with University policies and procedures and Tennessee state law. Specific primary functions include contract review/approval for form and legality, negotiation of contract terms to ensure conformity with state law, effective implementation and management of competitive procurement processes, and staff supervision.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Responsibilities Essential Functions: Primary contracting officer for the University. Gives final on-campus approval as to content of legal documents for the President to execute, where appropriate. Executes all contracts, other than research or grant contracts, for the Sr. Vice President for Planning and Finance. Maintains direct contact with University legal counsel regarding acceptable language, terms and conditions for policy compliance. Reviews locally prepared amendments to external contracts for compliance to applicable laws, executes proper amendments for the University, and transmits such to vendors. Serves as primary University negotiator and compliance review individual for contracts established for personal, professional and consultative services, clinical affiliation agreements, dual service agreements, facility use, computer hardware/software licensing agreements, and all other such agreements as the need arises. Administers University's procurement system. Examines and supervises the processing of departmental purchasing requests for goods and services. Reviews purchasing requests to ensure competitive bid requirements of the State of Tennessee and the University are met. Executes purchase orders on behalf of University. Communicates with administrators and faculty in problem-solving, expediting and education of University purchasing policies and procedures. Ensures that Purchasing Office operations are consistent with University guidelines with respect to security of confidential information.Prepares bid documents and coordinates evaluation criteria and personnel for complex Requests for Quotation and Requests for Proposal.Provides direction to personnel and recommends personnel actions for Purchasing and Contracts Office. Approves leave reports and conducts performance evaluations.Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required for various state offices.Reviews and interprets State of Tennessee laws and regulations and University policies and procedures, as needed. Prepares updates to Procurement Manual (University's procurement procedures) and Procard Manual (procurement card procedures) to incorporate substantive changes from all regulatory and governing bodies.Prepares and administers University budget for Purchasing and Contracts.
Physical Demands: Typical physical demands of an office environment. Computer keyboarding dexterity and skill is imperative.
Work Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Special Instructions:
Applicants will be required to submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for three professional references, and a copy of unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire). Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience. Level M4, Grade 16.
Benefits Information:
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month, one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.
Qualifications Minimum
Qualifications:
Bachelor's
degree
in
business
administration
or
a
related
field;
previous
experience
in
legal
contract
administration;
10
years
of
related
professional
experience
including
4-7
years
of
experience
in
procurement,
3-5
years
of
experience
in
legal
contract
administration,
and
3-5
years
of
experience
in
employee
management;
ability
to
review
various
complex
legal
documents
for
conformity
to
applicable
laws. Preferred
Qualifications:
4-7
years
of
experience
in
public
sector
purchasing;
working
knowledge
of
competitive
procurement
processes
used
by
public
higher
education
and/or
public
sector
agencies.
To apply, visit tntech.edu/jobs
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Job Identification: 25387 Posting Date: 03/09/2026, 09:17 PM Grade: 16
Job Description Description of Job Duty:
This job is to direct the purchasing and contracting functions of the University, assuring that purchasing/contracting processes are carried out in conformity with University policies and procedures and Tennessee state law. Specific primary functions include contract review/approval for form and legality, negotiation of contract terms to ensure conformity with state law, effective implementation and management of competitive procurement processes, and staff supervision.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Responsibilities Essential Functions: Primary contracting officer for the University. Gives final on-campus approval as to content of legal documents for the President to execute, where appropriate. Executes all contracts, other than research or grant contracts, for the Sr. Vice President for Planning and Finance. Maintains direct contact with University legal counsel regarding acceptable language, terms and conditions for policy compliance. Reviews locally prepared amendments to external contracts for compliance to applicable laws, executes proper amendments for the University, and transmits such to vendors. Serves as primary University negotiator and compliance review individual for contracts established for personal, professional and consultative services, clinical affiliation agreements, dual service agreements, facility use, computer hardware/software licensing agreements, and all other such agreements as the need arises. Administers University's procurement system. Examines and supervises the processing of departmental purchasing requests for goods and services. Reviews purchasing requests to ensure competitive bid requirements of the State of Tennessee and the University are met. Executes purchase orders on behalf of University. Communicates with administrators and faculty in problem-solving, expediting and education of University purchasing policies and procedures. Ensures that Purchasing Office operations are consistent with University guidelines with respect to security of confidential information.Prepares bid documents and coordinates evaluation criteria and personnel for complex Requests for Quotation and Requests for Proposal.Provides direction to personnel and recommends personnel actions for Purchasing and Contracts Office. Approves leave reports and conducts performance evaluations.Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required for various state offices.Reviews and interprets State of Tennessee laws and regulations and University policies and procedures, as needed. Prepares updates to Procurement Manual (University's procurement procedures) and Procard Manual (procurement card procedures) to incorporate substantive changes from all regulatory and governing bodies.Prepares and administers University budget for Purchasing and Contracts.
Physical Demands: Typical physical demands of an office environment. Computer keyboarding dexterity and skill is imperative.
Work Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Special Instructions:
Applicants will be required to submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for three professional references, and a copy of unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire). Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience. Level M4, Grade 16.
Benefits Information:
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month, one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.
Qualifications Minimum
Qualifications:
Bachelor's
degree
in
business
administration
or
a
related
field;
previous
experience
in
legal
contract
administration;
10
years
of
related
professional
experience
including
4-7
years
of
experience
in
procurement,
3-5
years
of
experience
in
legal
contract
administration,
and
3-5
years
of
experience
in
employee
management;
ability
to
review
various
complex
legal
documents
for
conformity
to
applicable
laws. Preferred
Qualifications:
4-7
years
of
experience
in
public
sector
purchasing;
working
knowledge
of
competitive
procurement
processes
used
by
public
higher
education
and/or
public
sector
agencies.
To apply, visit tntech.edu/jobs
Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-b07ecade258f304893f13e756251092e JobiqoTJN. Keywords: Purchasing Director, Location: Cookeville, TN - 38505