Purchasing Officer II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

Paid time off

Overtime

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement

Wellness incentives

Career development opportunities

Deferred Compensation (401K)

Employee discounts

Complimentary state park visits

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Purchasing Officer II in Frankfort to handle purchasing requests, create PO/DO in eMARS, issue RFQs, evaluate bids and award contracts. You’ll coordinate with the Finance and Administration Cabinet on price contracts and renewals.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of purchasing experience. Benefits feature a 37.5-hour work week and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of purchasing experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive purchase requests; create PO/DO in eMARS and route to vendors.
• Develop RFQ; obtain quotes, evaluate, and award contracts.
• Liaise with Finance & Administration on price contracts and renewals.
• Ensure purchases conform with the Model Procurement Code and route for payment.

Skills

Computer literacy

Perform Under Pressure

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

eMARS

Job description

Job Details

Pay Grade: 12

Salary: $2,976.04 - $4,464.04 Monthly

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency: Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks

Location: 500 Mero Street, 5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

Come for a job. Stay for a Career. Make a difference for a lifetime!

If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career, where you can work in a positive work-familyenvironment, and be part of a fun-loving team, we would love to review your application for Purchasing OfficerII. The Department of Parks is seeking to fill this position in the Purchasing Division.

Responsibilities

• Receive requests to purchase goods and non-professional services that are within the Department of Parks small purchasing authority. Create Purchase Orders (PO) or Delivery Orders (DO) in eMARS, and forward approved PO / DO to the vendor for processing.
• Develop and issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) to vendors. Publicly announces the RFQ by posting on the Commonwealth’s eProcurement website. Obtain quotes from potential vendors and evaluate the responses received. Based on evaluation, awards contracts for goods and/or non-professional services.
• Serve as agency liaison for price contracts with the Finance and Administration Cabinet by evaluating performance of vendors and issuing performance evaluation requisitions for renewal of the contract. When contract expires creates requisition with data.
• Monitor purchases made for conformation with the Model Procurement Code by verifying goods and/or service received and route for payment.

Prepare and submit requests for printing.

Preferred Skills

• eMARS experience
• Computer literacy
• Perform Under Pressure
• Ability to create and develop relationships with internal and external customers
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Work well in team environment
• Time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

Benefits

• A 37.5-hour work week
• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
• Overtime and compensatory time
• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness incentives program
• Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• Employee discounts
• Complimentary state park visits for you and your family!

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of purchasing experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in purchasing will substitute for the required college on a year for year basis. Certification with the National Instituteof Governmental Purchasing as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) will substitute for one year of the collegerequirement OR certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) will substitute for two years of the collegerequirement.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Physical activities and working conditions consistent with 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 Jamie Bailey at [e-mail] or 502.226.0244.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D