Assistant Director of Procurement & Contract

Metropolitan Development•Nashville, TN

3d•$100,517 - $116,361•Onsite

About The Position

This role performs complex procurement functions in compliance with federal, state, and local law and the Agency’s procurement policies and procedures. It is responsible for leading, developing, and implementing the procurement process and contract administration and ensuring compliance, including overseeing document management, solicitation processes, contract initiation, and monitoring. Organizes, executes, and monitors bidding procedures for assigned goods and service contracts. Evaluates bids, proposals, and contract documents. Evaluate and identify qualified vendors. Administers assigned purchasing and contract procedures, leads purchasing staff, and delivers technical support on contract matters. Assists administrative staff, project managers, and technical representatives on contract matters. Acts to maintain effective vendor relations. Leads special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field
Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in procurement and contract administration.
Strong understanding of procurement principles and practices.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Proficiency in contract management software and systems.
Ability to work independently as part of a team.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
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.
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.
Ability to review and negotiate purchase orders and contracts, manage procurement financial activity, and prepare reports on procurement activity.
Ability to provide budget and cost analysis, understand contract value thresholds, and manage within department budget.
Valid Tennessee driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Experience with Yardi is preferred.
Experience with procuring residential construction and maintenance services is preferred.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer, participate in developing and executing procurement strategies, initiatives, policies, and procedures.
Manage the procurement process, including identifying needs, conducting market research, and developing specifications.
Oversee the solicitation process, including issuing Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), and Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Administer review and processing procedures for purchasing and contract activity. Receive, review, edit, and approve RFP/IFB/RFQ packages from purchasing staff.
In collaboration with the Communications Department, compose RFP/IFB/RFQ advertisements and submit them to the media.
Establish bid/proposal schedule; conduct pre-bid/proposal conferences with bidders/offerors and departments. Oversee bid opening to ensure compliance with policy and law.
Establishes and oversees proposal evaluation teams. In conjunction with the evaluation team, determine the successful bids/offers, report results of bid opening/proposal evaluation to appropriate staff, notify bidders/offerors, prepare award contracts, and maintain records on solicitation and awards.
Review and negotiate purchase orders and contracts.
Maintain accurate records of procurement activities.
Prepare reports and presentations on procurement activities.
Stay abreast of industry trends and procurement and contract management best practices.
Manage the lifecycle of contracts, from initiation to closure.
Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
Monitor contract performance and identify potential issues
Manage contract amendments and renewals.
Maintain contract management systems and databases.
Acts to maintain effective vendor relations and to assure that vendors perform per the provisions of executed contracts and purchase orders; as appropriate, may serve as liaison between contractor and organization.
Acts to resolve contract disputes, confers with vendor and MDHA staff; identifies the source of dispute; acts to resolve conflicts; and takes corrective action as needed.
Supervise and mentor procurement staff.
Provide guidance and support to other departments on procurement and contract-related matters.
Participate in the development of procurement strategies and initiatives.