Purchasing Agent I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Corrections seeks a Purchasing Agent I in LaGrange, KY to manage procurement and payments for a range of goods and services in an agency-wide role.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and four years of purchasing experience, with substitutions allowed for advanced credentials. It emphasizes compliance with the Model Procurement Code (KRS 45A) and vendor collaboration in an office setting.

Qualifications

• Four years of purchasing experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• CPPB, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CGMS substitutions may apply.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, prepares and maintains purchase and payment documents.
• Works with vendors to collect quotes, invoices and etc.
• Pro Card Holder and reconciles purchases.
• Monitors purchases made for conformance with the Model Procurement Code, (KRS 45A).
• Performs duties in the performance of and, or, payment of goods and non-professional services in accordance with the agency’s policies.
• Performs other duties as directed by Fiscal Manager and Supervisor.

Skills

Procurement processes

Vendor negotiation

P-card management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Purchasing Agent I

Pay Grade

14

$46,090.80 Annually

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

1612 Dawkins Rd
LaGrange, KY 40031 USA

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 13 correctionalfacilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of theCommonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out themandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquireskills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.

If you are looking for a career within the Department of Corrections that provides opportunity for careerdevelopment, then the Department of Corrections may have an opportunity for you! We are hiring a PurchasingAgent I. This position performs duties in the procurement of and, or, payment of goods and non-professionalservices on an agency wide-basis.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Gathers, prepares and maintains purchase and payment documents.


• Works with vendors to collect quotes,invoices and etc.


• Pro Card Holder and reconciles purchases.


• Monitors purchases made for conformance with the Model Procurement Code, (KRS 45A)


• Performs duties in the performance of and, or, payment of goods and non-professional services inaccordance with the agency’s policies.


• Performs other duties as directed by Fiscal Manager and Supervisor

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Four years of purchasing experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

Additional experience in purchasing, administrative, accounting, procurement or a related field will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis. Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) from the Universal Public Certification Council will substitute for one year of the required education. Certification as a NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), or Certification as a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) from the Universal Public Certification Council, or Certification as a Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) from the National Grants Management Association will substitute for two years of the required education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):

NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Amy Ganschow at [e-mail]

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D