Career Opportunity

Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority
Job Title:                         Manager of Procurement (Exempt)

Department:                  Procurement

Deadline to Apply:      Open Until Filled

Salary:                             $137,848.70

Job Number:                  2026-03-10 PMP

About the Job

Under limited supervision, plans, develops, and manages the procurement, warehouse, and contracting functions of the Airport Authority.

Responsibilities

1.     Plans and manages the purchase and delivery of materials, supplies, equipment and services at the time, place, quantity, quality and price are consistent with the needs of the Authority. Ensures the optimum use of warehouse space, and the protection of resources through proper material control procedures.

2.     Ensures the operations of the purchasing functions are in place and that service quality is at the highest standard levels.

3.     Leads, interfaces, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in the planning and coordination of service agreements, purchasing, receiving and inventories of all maintenance and operation supplies and equipment for the Airport Authority. Ensures all purchases, contracts and procurement documents are compliant and are properly assessed and maintained to protect the Airport Authority’s rights and are in accordance with policies and state laws.

4.     Establishes, documents, and maintains the Procurement department’s standard operating procedures for all areas of operation. Ensures all procurement follows established guidelines and applicable regulations.

5.     Administers the Airport Authority’s lost and found property disposal and used inventory auctions in conjunction with the Airport Authority’s Policies and state laws.

6.     Manages the vendor outreach efforts for every department of the Airport Authority to ensure maximum community exposure and participation in all the Airport Authority’s solicitations. Manages the vendor management system for the Airport Authority, ensuring new vendor set up and fraud compliance.

7.     Administers the Airport Authority’s fixed assets to include purchases, disposals and inventory counts.

8.     Manages, creates, and reviews procurement documents such as quotes, RFB’s, RFPs, and RFQs and contracts; coordinates specifications with each department as to obtain all equipment, materials, and services for the Airport Authority.

9.     Ensures contracts are reviewed and actively managed; ensures contract files are properly maintained to protect the Authority’s interests and rights under each contract and in accordance with state law and Authority policy.

10.  Oversees the warehouse and inventory management program; ensures the use of proper material control practices and the use of warehousing to facilitate the protection of resources and a sensible balance between storing goods for issue, and just-in-time deliveries to meet the needs of the Authority in the purchase, delivery, and availability of goods.

Requirements

EDUCATION – Bachelor’s degree/equivalent in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain or related discipline. Professional purchasing certification such as CPP, CPPO, CSM, CPPM, or SPSM preferred.

EXPERIENCE – Five (5) years’ experience in Procurement with emphasis in applying procurement best practice processes and methods. Demonstrated supervisory/management experience. Experience with Workday ERP system is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES – Knowledge of contract law, current procurement technology tools, receiving and inventory functions, budget preparation and business planning.

How to Apply

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