• Procurement Agent (Nuclear)

    Tennessee Valley Authority (Chattanooga, TN)


    Procurement Agent (Nuclear) - 517988

    Job ID:517988Location:CHATTANOOGA, TNRegular/Temporary:

    External - Posting Description

     

    Procurement Agent (Nuclear) - 517988

     

    Organization: Chief Administrative Office

     

    Department: Purchasing - Nuclear

     

    Work Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

     

    Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

     

    Posting Open: 12/15/2025

     

    Posting Close: 12/24/2025 11:59 PM EST

     

    Salary: Competitive

    Job Summary

    Fully performs both standard and non-standard transactions associated with the supply chain job family. Typical duties include selecting, applying, and explaining procedures and practices to identify and resolve discrepancies, research information sources, and document and coordinate results.

    Typical duties may include:

    Contracting/Procurement

     

    + Interviews suppliers for and conducts local sourcing activities for nominal products and services not covered by pre-sourced contracts. Executes contracts, agreements, and/or releases in support of these sourcing efforts. Prepares supplier documentation/procedures to ensure compliance with requirements such as prevailing wages, insurance, invoicing, etc. Coordinates evaluation of suppliers with customers upon completion of work. Conducts post-performance analysis.

     

    Materials/Inventory Planning

     

    + Prepares material release documents and purchase requisitions based on requests from end users. Expedites materials for all assigned activities.

     

    Investment Recovery

     

    + Sells surplus material, schedules transportation, and resolves transportation claims.

     

    Partnerships

     

    + Responds to diverse and valley businesses on standard and non-standard matters and plans supplier events.

     

    Reporting

     

    + Creates requisitions and enters procurement transactions into supply chain management software. Keys data into various business reporting systems and runs standard and non-standard reports such as procurement data and supplier performance reports. Creates presentation documents and flowcharts/diagrams. Maintains tracking of performance indicators using spreadsheets.

     

    Supervision Received

     

    Independently performs assignments with instructions as to general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems.

     

    Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)

     

    + Knowledge of terms and conditions for routine contracts.

    + Knowledge of material needs, schedules and issues impacting the organization.

    + Knowledge of procurement practices/guidelines; i.e., BP9.

    + Knowledge of inventory analysis and reporting requirements.

    + Knowledge of basic transportation methods.

    + Ability to communicate orally and in writing with customers and suppliers.

    + Ability to perform data entry and retrieve data in various formats.

    + Ability to use supply chain software systems.

     

    Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard)

     

    Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements

     
     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

    Drug-Free Workplace

    All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found atwww.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

     

    How to Claim Vet Preference

     

    If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

    How to Submit Documentation:

    + Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.

    + Email documents to[email protected]

     

    More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found athttps://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected] .