Procurement Officer

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Columbia, TN (Maury County)

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MAURY COUNTY

This position is in Region 3 - District 38 Procurement - Business Solutions Section.

For more information, visit the link below: https://www.tdot.tn.gov/Public Documents/Hr/Region-Business-Solutions-Procurement-

This position has a starting salary range of $43,140 - $50,016 annually.

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary (Monthly) $3,631.00 - $4,533.00

Salary (Annually) $43,572.00 - $54,396.00

This position has a starting salary range of $43,140 - $50,016 annually.

Opening Date/Time 09/08/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 09/21/2026 11:59PM Central Time

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree and two years of work experience in procurement, purchasing, logistics, or a related field.
• Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and four years of work experience in procurement, purchasing, logistics, or a related field.
• Work experience in procurement, purchasing, logistics, or a related field may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Relevant additional coursework (e.g., business administration, supply chain management, logistics, etc.) from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis.

The Procurement Officer 1 supports the Business Solutions Section by performing procurement tasks that ensure the timely acquisition of materials, equipment, and services for TDOTs Field Operations and Region Administration. This position is based in a TDOT Region or District. The Procurement Officer 1 provides transactional purchasing support to Districts, maintenance facilities, and Region staff in accordance with TDOT and statewide procurement policies and procedures.

The Procurement Officer 1 performs routine purchasing activities, prepares and submits requisitions and purchase orders in Edison, and assists with invoicing and vouchering. The position will research the appropriate purchasing vehicle, coordinate with vendors to confirm orders and deliveries, and tracks procurement transactions to support accurate inventory and operational needs. The Procurement Officer 1 is key in supporting local procurement functions by upholding documentation standards, ensuring compliance, and facilitating consistent service delivery across the Region.

This position reports to the Procurement Officer 2 within the Region Business Solutions team.

• Perform routine, transactional procurement activities to support the acquisition of materials, consumables, equipment, and contracted services for District and Region-based operations, including garage work orders, maintenance facilities, and field offices.
• Create and submit requisitions and purchase orders in Edison, ensuring compliance with TDOT procurement policies. Reference statewide and agency term contracts when applicable and elevate non-contracted needs or complex purchases to the Procurement Officer 2 for resolution.
• Review statewide and agency term contracts and delegations to verify contract applicability, pricing, and vendor eligibility prior to initiating purchases. Ensure selections comply with state procurement requirements and internal approval processes.
• Coordinate with Region and District staff, stockroom personnel, and garage personnel, to gather purchasing needs to support the timely fulfillment of work orders, operational tasks, and emergency repairs. Assist with procurement activities required…