Senior Procurement Specialist

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Education & Labor Cabinet, Office of the Secretary, is seeking a qualified Purchasing Agent II in Frankfort. This full-time executive branch role manages contracts, procurement planning, and vendor negotiations within the Division of Fiscal Management.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years’ purchasing experience. Based in Franklin County, this position requires adherence to state regulations, coordination with OPS on master agreements, and

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Five years of purchasing experience.
• Substitute education for experience options available per policy.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and monitors contracts, PSCs, and MOAs per KRS45A.
• Develops RFPs and issues proposals to vendors.
• Creates and manages POs/Delivery Orders for services and commodities.
• Interprets regulations and assists with procurement planning.
• Liaises with executives and other offices on procurement issues.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state procurement laws.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Education & Labor Cabinet, Office of the Secretary, is seeking a qualified Purchasing Agent II in Frankfort. This full-time executive branch role manages contracts, procurement planning, and vendor negotiations within the Division of Fiscal Management.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years’ purchasing experience. Based in Franklin County, this position requires adherence to state regulations, coordination with OPS on master agreements, and