Procurement Associate I - State Government

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) in Richmond, KY seeks a Purchasing Agent I to join the procurement team. You will issue solicitations and award contracts for goods and services to support the agency's training mission.

Required: bachelor's degree and four years purchasing experience; knowledge of procurement policies; ability to prepare RFPs, negotiate, and manage vendor relations. State benefits, overtime eligibility, and a professional growth path are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Four years of purchasing experience.
• Substitutions allowed for CPPB/NIGP-CPP/CPPO/CGMS based on experience or certification.

Responsibilities

• Issue solicitations and award contracts to support the agency's training mission.
• Support procurement policies and advise staff and vendors on guidelines.
• Establish accounts with vendors and ensure documents are processed per state rules.
• Gather, review, and maintain technical and sensitive records and reports.

Skills

Procurement policies

eMars experience

RFP preparation

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPPB certification substitute

NIGP-CPP substitute

CPPO substitute

Job description

The Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) in Richmond, KY seeks a Purchasing Agent I to join the procurement team. You will issue solicitations and award contracts for goods and services to support the agency's training mission.

Required: bachelor's degree and four years purchasing experience; knowledge of procurement policies; ability to prepare RFPs, negotiate, and manage vendor relations. State benefits, overtime eligibility, and a professional growth path are included.