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Purchasing

Our Mission

To provide efficient, timely, and responsible procurement services that acquire goods and services that provide the best value to the citizens of Chattanooga.

Our Vision

To be a leader in innovative ideas by establishing defensible procedures and using state of the art technology to reduce taxpayer’s costs.

About Us

The City of Chattanooga Purchasing seeks to achieve the highest degree of free-market competition while actively encouraging small and minority business participation.

Leadership

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Debbie Talley
Procurement Officer
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Anne Kim
Buyer
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Dedra Partridge
Buyer
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Mark McKeel
Buyer
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Randy Thompson
Buyer
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Robin Powell
Buyer
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Helen Brell
Procurement Compliance Specialist
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Ariana Pazouki
Procurement Compliance Specialist
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Ellen Wentworth
Supplier Engagement Coordinator

FAQs

What will you gain as a registered supplier?

  • A portal account with easy and clear access to solicitation documents
  • Ability to respond within the portal environment to solicitations
  • Registered or “Prospective” suppliers are easily converted to “Spend Authorized” when they are awarded a contract or purchase order because all required information is provided upfront
  • “Spend Authorized” suppliers with a portal account will be able to view and manage purchase orders, contract documents, and status of invoice payment

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Contact Us

Address
101 E. 11th Street
Chattanooga,TN 37402
Call
(423) 643-7230 (423) 643-7230

Hours of Operation

monday - friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.