Procurement & Contract Oversight Specialist (Public Health)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; Remote; USD 64,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent II to lead the Division of Procurement and Grant Oversight (DPGO). The role focuses on strategic procurement for Rural Health Transformation and personal service contracts, with oversight of complex procurement activities and contract negotiations.

This FFTL position is funded by a federal grant, with an emphasis on compliance, training, and collaboration across CHFS and the

Qualifications

• Graduate with a bachelor's degree.
• Five years of purchasing experience.
• Certifications may substitute for education as described.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including SPR1s, RFPs, contracts, and agreements.
• Conduct market research and develop procurement strategies to maximize budgets and identify qualified vendors.
• Advise staff on procurement procedures, requirements, deadlines, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Department for Public Health staff and vendors to develop scopes of work and negotiate contract terms.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and procurement policies.
• Maintain procurement records and eMARS documentation; prepare reports and correspondence.
• Review Department for Public Health contracts and support compliance reviews and Open Records Requests.
• Develop and deliver procurement training and support strategic assignments.

Skills

Public procurement experience

Excellent communication skills

Contract negotiation

Attention to detail

Ethical standards

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPPB certification

NIGP-CPP certification

CPPO certification

Tools

Excel

eMARS documentation

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent II to lead the Division of Procurement and Grant Oversight (DPGO). The role focuses on strategic procurement for Rural Health Transformation and personal service contracts, with oversight of complex procurement activities and contract negotiations.

This FFTL position is funded by a federal grant, with an emphasis on compliance, training, and collaboration across CHFS and the