Top 37 Purchaser Jobs in Knoxville, Tn

Capital Projects Procurement and Contract Coordinator, Capital Projects - UT System Administration
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Knoxville, TN
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
6h
Coordinator, Procurement
Pilot Company (SSC) —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
2d
Senior Buyer
Leidos —Oak Ridge, TN
- $82,550 - $149,225 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- 6 years
1d
Buyer
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc —Maryville, TN
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Employee stock purchase plan
Senior Buyer - Supply Chain Full Time Days
East Tennessee Children's Hospital —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- 5 years
11d
Procurement Administrator
X energy LLC —Oak Ridge, TN
- $85,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Lead Buyer/Capital Allocator
LuckyGunner.com —Knoxville, TN
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Quick Apply
Procurement Analyst
HES Facilities —Knoxville, TN
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Finance
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Facilities & Purchasing Coordinator
ORAU —Oak Ridge, TN
- $63,918 - $88,934 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Oracle
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
2d
Procurement Specialist
Type One Energy —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
Quick Apply
8d
Contract Specialist, Procurement Services - UT System Administration
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Knoxville, TN
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Oracle
- English
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
3d
Capital Projects Procurement and Contract Coordinator, Capital Projects - UT System Administration
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Knoxville, TN
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
7h
Purchasing Manager
CENTURY FIRE PROTECTION LLC —Powell, TN
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
7d
Senior Indirect Buyer
Beehive Industries —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Organizational skills
- Contracts
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Planner/Buyer
StandardAero —Maryville, TN
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Research
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
SR Direct Materials Buyer
ARC Automotive Inc —Knoxville, TN
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
Commodity Buyer
Denso —Maryville, TN
- $64,000 - $79,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Contract Specialist, Procurement Services - UT System Administration
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Knoxville, TN
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Oracle
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
3d
Electronic Commodity Buyer (Level I)
SL America —Clinton, TN
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Computer skills
Purchasing Manager
X energy LLC —Oak Ridge, TN
- $130,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Office
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Capital Projects Procurement and Contract Coordinator, Capital Projects - UT System Administration

University of Tennessee Health Science Center -
Knoxville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,000 - $75,000 a year
6 hours ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Contract documentation review
Contract review
Public sector purchasing
Contract interpretation
Contract drafting
Contract management experience in education
Institutional construction
Procurement contract management
Computer skills
Accounting standards

Full Job Description

The Department of Capital Projects oversees the University’s real property holdings and capital projects on a system wide basis. Capital projects exceed $3 billion and a multi-billion-dollar real property portfolio. This position will assist with among other associated responsibilities; public procurements related to designer contracts, construction contracts, lease contracts, and purchase/sale contract request for proposals, preparation and review of lease agreements, preparation of real estate reports, work on construction and campus space administration databases, maintain the website for the Department, and provide daily admin and information technology support.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Capital Coordinator

Review and Assist with preparation of Capital Budget reviews and submittals
Prepare Requests for Proposals or Qualifications for various construction projects
Assist with Contract Administration
Update and Maintain Designers Manual
Assist with SBC reporting items
Assist with bidding construction projects
Review contract terms and conditions

Projects work activities

Collaborates with members of Design, Construction, Real Property, and the Budget Office to ensure content is complete, accurate, and timely
Recommends enhancements to the proposals and other documents and is generally familiar with design and construction services and real property acquisitions and leasing
- Assist in Designer / Contractor selection, contract and payment processes
- Prepare solicitation documents for posting on Facilities Planning website
- Receive and organize letters of interest and proposals submitted by Designers
- Collect and organize responses to capital project Designer solicitations
- Schedule evaluation meetings for scoring per standard processes
- Prepare correspondence to Designer upon approval from the SBC Executive Sub-Committee
- Manage designer selection documentation
Assist with Contract and Invoice Processes
- Process payments to Contractors and Designers
- Prepare disbursement forms for invoices
- Input invoices in IRIS
- Assist in Contract Preparation

Website Coordinator

Assist in the creation and maintenance of websites and databases
Assist in the input of data into space planning software and generate reports from the system
Provide daily information support for the office
Provide training support to staff on the use of the centralized systems and the use of computer tools

Real Property Coordination

Prepare Requests for Proposals for various real estate transactions and capital projects
Provide real estate reports for the University, State, or external parties
Assists with all leasing related activities from lease initiation, documentation, coordination and administration for the various aspects of the leasing process
Support the Real Property Department in organizing and tracking lease maturities and terminations/extensions

Five (5) years’ experience in public procurements real estate transactions, design and construction contracting, and knowledge of computer software. The real estate experience should include knowledge of historic and environmental compliance, large and complex property transactions, and portfolios.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) required:

Knowledge of standard accounting policies and procedures
Ability to thoroughly and conclusively analyze and review contracts and other documents to ensure provisions contained therein are acceptable to University
Knowledge of contract principles
Ability to perform fully independent and autonomous analysis
Ability to focus and process a high volume of detailed material for extended time periods
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to be detail oriented
Ability to organize and maintain an effective systematic work environment

Preferred

Master's degree

Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities

Knowledge of Oracle system and University financial/accounting system
Knowledge of inferences contained in contract language and implications of its intent
Ability to review and modify contracts in accordance with organizational policy
Knowledge of contract negotiations with outside contractors
Ability to administer the policies and procedures relating to the University of Tennessee
Ability to analyze and review contracts and other documents to ensure inclusion of prudent and required provisions, including the University’s standard terms and conditions or acceptable alternative
provisions

Application Process

For full consideration, applications should be accompanied by a letter of interest, a resume, and three professional references.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation for this position is budged for $65,000 to $75,000.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits and much more. Additionally, Tennessee residents do not pay a state income tax. For more information of the University of Tennessee benefits, visit https://hr.tennessee.edu/benefits/

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