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Job Location drjobs

Nashville - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 71006 - 81030

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description




Position Open: August 8 2025
Position Close: August 22 2025



JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Senior Procurement Specialist
Salary: $71006 - $81030

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA)
Nashville TN


MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. Its mission is to create affordable housing options support neighborhoods strengthen communities and help build a better Nashville.
MDHA employs over 300 staff members has a budget of $185 million and houses approximately 30000 people primarily through nearly 8000 Section 8 Vouchers and over 6800 apartments which are mainly Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) units at 39 properties. MDHA is a housing authority a community development agency and a redevelopment agency.
Position Summary
The Senior Procurement Specialist serves at the discretion of the Assistant Director of Procurement & Contracts Administration conducts a full range of complex procurement activities from beginning to end. Serve as the subject matter expert and technical assistance source for interpretation of federal state and local law and the Agencys procurement policies and procedures.




Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Inventory Management
Assist in the maintenance of the materials inventory system as requested.
  1. Contract Administration
Coordinate all phases of contractor selection process in accordance with applicable state and federal rules regulations and policies:
  • Develop negotiate and administer unique complex high-risk (i.e. highly visible politically sensitive) legally binding contracts for goods trade services architectural and engineering (A&E) and non-A&E personal and professional services.
  • Modify contract terms and conditions funding arrangement (e.g. through in-dept cost analysis and/or use of economic forecasting techniques) or policy interpretation throughout the pre-award and post-award phases for prime contractors and related subcontractors to ensure contract compliance/performance (i.e. interpretation of contract terms and conditions dispute resolution processing of contract amendments/change orders).
  • Draft and process contract documents including final drafts for execution and distribution.
  • Coordinate contract amendment process ensuring that amendments follow original solicitations and contracts Statement of Work.
  • Administer and manage executed contracts (e.g. assess situation/needs; make decisions and take appropriate measures regarding deliverables cost invoice payments and dispute resolution.) Maintain all contract records and files per the Agencys procedures HUD requirements all applicable state and local laws and sound business practices.













Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required
  1. Interpersonal Skills
Interact professionally while maintaining effective working relationships with MDHA Leadership 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.
  1. Regulatory Expertise
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.
  1. Resilience
Willingness mental and physical ability to perform the duties involved in this classification. The ability to perform work with or without accommodation requires sitting standing and walking; dexterity of hands clarity of vision speech and hearing; and powers of observation; other physical duties as required.
  1. Software Management
Skilled in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and other Microsoft software. Preference for Yardi experience. Proficiency in contract management software and systems.


Education Experience & Other Requirements

Bachelors degree in business finance supply chain management economics or related field plus 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement and contract administration. Must be able to obtain the Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) designation within 12 months of hire. Experience with procuring residential construction and maintenance services is preferred.




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 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

TDD#252-8599
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