Purchasing Agent I

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Burgin, KY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC) mission 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. Northpoint Training Center is hiring a Purchasing Agent I. This position provides professional support to the Fiscal Manager in the procurement of goods and non-professional services and other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Four years of purchasing experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff involved in purchasing, preparation and maintenance of financial records, reports budget and accounts payable.
• Receives requests for all types of goods and non-professional services for processing in eMARS in accordance with Model Procurement Code.
• Creates and issues requests for quotes from vendors.
• Negotiates with vendors regarding price, delivery, etc. for quotes and bid preparation.
• Monitors all purchase made for compliance with Model Procurement Code.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level