New Job Purchasing Agent I In Kentucky
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Purchasing Agent I
Company : Jobssummary / Indeed
Salary : $3,384 - $5,013 a month
Location : Kentucky
Full Description
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4/24/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)
23-03386
Purchasing Agent I
Pay Grade
14
Salary
$3,383.64 - $5,012.80 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Transportation Cabinet | Office of the Secretary
Location
200 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40622 USA
Frankfort, KY 40622 USA
Description
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.
By joining our Office of Budget & Fiscal Management/Procurement Branch/Contract Oversight Br as a/an Purchasing Agent I in Franklin County, you’ll have the opportunity to work with purchase requests for goods and services needed to maintain roadways, the roadside environment, and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet owned facilities.
Holders of the Purchasing Agent I position will complete tasks such as:
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm and measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!
By joining our Office of Budget & Fiscal Management/Procurement Branch/Contract Oversight Br as a/an Purchasing Agent I in Franklin County, you’ll have the opportunity to work with purchase requests for goods and services needed to maintain roadways, the roadside environment, and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet owned facilities.
Holders of the Purchasing Agent I position will complete tasks such as:
- Analyze purchase requests and issue Requests for Bid and Requests for Proposals. Evaluate bids based on scoring criteria; oversee technical evaluation of proposals. Award one-time contracts, Master Agreements, Personal Service Contracts. Issue Memorandum of Agreements.
- Monitor contract renewals and negotiate price adjustments based upon analysis of current market conditions. Modify contracts as necessary to add like items, add funds, make changes, etc.
- Run basic expenditure reports to assist to monitor contract usage and prepare new solicitations. Monitor contracts for issues related to compliance with policies and procedures. Make recommendations on corrective actions that may be required.
- Monitors all purchases made for conformance with the Model Procurement Code (KRS 45A). Serve as liaison on Procurement Policies and Procedures for KYTC Central Office and Highway District staff. Attend procurement related training.
- Gain procurement experience to advance to Purchasing Agent II
- Learn about the Transportation Cabinet divisions and their needs
- Learn KYTC purchasing policies and processes
- Knowledge of state government procurement including KRS 45A and Finance Cabinet policies; experience with procurement documents in eMARS
- Detail oriented and well organized; ability to work well under pressure with time sensitive matters
- Analytical skills to review specifications and contract terms and conditions; Critical thinking skills necessary to independently research issues and propose possible solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills that include providing prompt feedback to customers and being helpful, professional, assertive, and friendly.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm and measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four 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 Laura Hangan at [email protected] or 502-782-3980.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D