Senior Health Procurement & Contract Oversight Lead

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health & Family Services seeks a Purchasing Agent II (FFTL) to lead procurement within the Division of Procurement and Grant Oversight. The role manages complex Rural Health Transformation contracts, performs RFP development, and negotiates terms with vendors to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.

The position supervises procurement activities, maintains sensitive records, and provides technical assistance to staff while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five years of purchasing experience.
• Substitution rules include CPPB/CPPO/NIGP-CPP/CGMS; related certifications can substitute for education.

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 terms.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and procurement policies.
• Maintain procurement records and eMARS documentation; prepare reports and correspondence.
• Review contracts and support compliance reviews and Open Records Requests.
• Develop and deliver procurement training and support strategic assignments.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Public procurement

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Ethical standards

Organizational skills

Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

eMARS

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health & Family Services seeks a Purchasing Agent II (FFTL) to lead procurement within the Division of Procurement and Grant Oversight. The role manages complex Rural Health Transformation contracts, performs RFP development, and negotiates terms with vendors to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.

The position supervises procurement activities, maintains sensitive records, and provides technical assistance to staff while coordinating with