Temporary Director, Procurement (Advisor)
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Job Location:
Nashville, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY
The Temporary Director Procurement (Advisor) will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of MNAAs public procurement program ensuring compliant transparent and efficient acquisition of goods and services.
The role will oversee theprocurementstaff contract administration activities and procurement policies and will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and key stakeholders. The Director/Advisor will support audit readiness continuous improve
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILTIES
- Provideexecutive-level guidance to ensure procurement policies and practices align with MNAA governance requirements public procurement laws and organizationalobjectives.
- Oversee procurement operations to ensure fair transparent and compliant solicitation evaluation and award processes.
- Ensure consistent application of procurement policies regulatory compliance and internal controls to mitigate organizational and audit risk.
- Lead and oversee contract lifecycle activities includingthesolicitationdevelopment contract execution interpretation monitoring amendments and closeout.
- Strengthen vendor accountability and performance management within apublic-sectorprocurement framework.
- Support budget planning and fiscal oversight related to procurement planning contract expenditures and public accountability.
- Provide leadership coaching and guidance to procurement staff to build capability consistency and professionalism.
- Evaluate and enhance procurement processes to improve efficiency documentation and transparency.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders on procurement policy governance and compliance matters.
REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in a related field (e.g. public administration business finance procurement or law).
- 47 years of progressively responsible experience inpublic procurementpurchasing or contract administration.
- Demonstrated experience leading oradvisingprocurement operations in apublic-sectoror highly regulated environment.
- Strong working knowledge ofpublic procurement laws regulations and governance requirementsat the local state and federal levels.
- Proven experience managing the full contract lifecycle including solicitation negotiation execution and administration.
- Ability to effectively engage executive leadership governing boards legal counsel and external stakeholders.
- Strong financial acumen related to public spending budget oversight and fiscal accountability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present information to executive leadership and external stakeholders.
- Ability to obtain andmaintaina Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.
PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting procurement functions within anairport authority transportation agency or other public entity.
- Familiarity with procurement or financial systems used inpublic-sectorenvironments.
- Experienceadvisingleadership during organizational transitions audits or periods of change.
- Demonstrated success strengthening procurement governance policy compliance and internal controls.
- Deep understanding of public-sector decision-making environments and stakeholder dynamics.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
- Certified Professional Buyer (CPPB)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
Relocationassistancemay be considered for exceptional candidates.
Required Experience:
Director
