Purchasing Officer II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections, is hiring a Purchasing Officer II in Lexington. This full-time role performs procurement and payment duties for the agency, handling vendor quotes, invoices, and compliance with the Model Procurement Code. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and purchasing experience.

This role is eligible for overtime; a 6-month probationary period applies. CPPB/CPPO certifications can substitute for portions of education or experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years of purchasing experience required.
• Substitution: CPPB certification substitutes for one year of college; CPPO substitutes for two years.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, prepares and maintains purchase and payment documents. Works with vendors to collect quotes and invoices.
• Pro card holder; reconciles purchases.
• Monitors purchases for conformance with the Model Procurement Code (KRS 45A).
• Performs beginning level duties in procurement and/or payment of goods and non-professional services.
• Other duties as directed by Fiscal Manager and Supervisor.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Purchasing Officer II

Pay Grade 12

Salary

$38,854.56 Annually

Employment Type

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

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

3111 Spurr Road

Lexington, KY 40511 USA

Description The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 13 correctional facilities that house Kentucky’s adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.

If you are looking for a career within the Department of Corrections that provides opportunity for career development, then the Department of Corrections may have an opportunity for you! We are hiring a Purchasing Officer I. This position performs beginning level duties in the procurement of and/or payment of goods and non-professional services 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, reconciles purchases.
• Monitors purchases made for conformance with the Model Procurement Code (KRS 45A).
• Performs beginning level duties in the performance of and/or payment of goods and non-professional services in accordance with the agency’s Small Purchase Authority.
• 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: 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 Institute of Governmental Purchasing as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) will substitute for one year of the college requirement OR certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) will substitute for two years of the college requirement.

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 Shayla Durham at [e-mail] .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D