Assistant Director of Procurement & Contract Administration

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!! JOB ANNOUNCEMENTPosition: Assistant Director of Procurement & Contract Administration Salary: $100,517 - $116,361 See full posting HERE Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA)Nashville, TN MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. The mission of MDHA is to create quality affordable housing opportunities, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a greater Nashville.MDHA employs over 300 staff members, has a budget of $215 million, and houses approximately 30,000 people, primarily through nearly 8,000 Section 8 Vouchers and over 6,800 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 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.