Purchasing Agent II

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Frankfort, KY

11d • $4,298 - $6,060

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent II works in the Division of Financial Management Procurement Branch of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet in Franklin County, supporting the Cabinet’s procurement operations. The position audits and approves complex procurement contracts and payment documents and monitors procurement activities for compliance with the Kentucky Model Procurement Code and applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

The role provides technical assistance, training, and guidance to procurement staff and agency personnel. It also involves strategic procurement planning, contract lifecycle monitoring, reviewing purchasing staff work, managing complex personal service contracts, and collaborating with vendors and agency personnel. The Purchasing Agent II prepares Requests for Proposals, leads evaluation committees, evaluates vendor responses, negotiates terms and conditions, and facilitates formal contract awards.

The agency may authorize telecommuting and may terminate or modify that arrangement at any time. The position is based in an office setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university.
• Five years of purchasing experience.
• Additional experience in purchasing, administrative, accounting, procurement, or a related field may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis.
• CPPB certification substitutes for one year of required education.
• NIGP-CPP, CPPO, or CGMS certification substitutes for two years of required education.
• Knowledge of the Kentucky Model Procurement Code and state and federal procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop specifications, interpret procurement requirements, and provide technical guidance.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, including the ability to manage multiple complex procurements and contracts while monitoring compliance, spending, and performance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with public procurement, contract administration, solicitation development, Requests for Proposals, or evaluating vendor responses.

Responsibilities

• Monitor EEC procurement activities for compliance with the Kentucky Model Procurement Code and applicable federal and state procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provide technical assistance, training, and guidance to procurement staff and agency personnel on procurement of goods and services, contractual services, solicitation processes, and best-value requirements.
• Conduct strategic procurement planning and monitor contract spending and performance throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Review the work of purchasing staff and collaborate with vendors, agency personnel, and other purchasing professionals.
• Establish, review, and monitor complex personal service contracts for professional services, working with requestors to develop specifications and procurement requirements.
• Prepare Requests for Proposals, develop and lead evaluation committees, evaluate vendor responses, negotiate terms and conditions, and facilitate formal contract awards.
• Audit and approve complex procurement contracts and payment documents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time