Procurement Officer It

Procurement Officer IT

Location: Nashville, TN 37243
Job Type: Contract
Contract Duration: December 1, 2026 June 30, 2027
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Candidate Eligibility: Local Candidates Required
Schedule: Monday Friday | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Hours: 7.5 Hours Per Day | 37.5 Hours Per Week

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 Years of Government Purchasing / Procurement Experience Required

• Experience With Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Vouchers, Government pCard Procedures, Coding, and Classification

• Strong ERP System Experience and Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills

• Experience With High-Volume Transaction Processing, Data Entry, Invoice Processing, and Record Maintenance

• Strong Communication, Attention to Detail, Research, Problem-Solving, and Independent Decision-Making Skills

Additional Requirements

• Review Purchases for Compliance With Departmental, State, Federal, and Budget Requirements

• Prepare and Review Purchase Orders, Service Contracts, Invoices, and Supporting Procurement Documentation

• Perform Monthly Credit Card Reconciliation and Accounts Payable-Related Processing

• Research Vendors, Product Specifications, Pricing, and Competitive Purchasing Options

• Identify and Resolve Purchasing Errors, Vendor Discrepancies, Late Shipments, Payment Issues, and Contract Expirations

Preferred Qualifications

• Government Agency Procurement Experience Highly Preferred

• Familiarity With NASPO and Cooperative Purchasing Agreements Preferred

• Experience Preparing Competitive Product and Service Specifications Preferred

• Experience With Inventory and State Property Tracking Preferred

• Experience Supporting IT Procurement Preferred

Location Requirements

• Candidate Must Be Local to Nashville, Tennessee

• Position Follows a Hybrid Work Model

• Candidate Must Be Available for On-Site Work as Required

• Successful Completion of Required Background Verification Is Required Before Start