Purchasing Agent I

About This Role

Serve as a Purchasing Agent I within the Division of Fiscal Management, facilitating the procurement of goods and services for various departments within the Finance and Administration Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Create personal service contracts and memorandums of agreements for FAC agencies, overseeing them through the procurement process
• Define and write contractual terms and conditions in collaboration with agencies
• Determine and execute the location and method of purchasing goods and services for FAC
• Issue and manage Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), and other Requisition documents (RQS)
• Oversee the bidding and evaluation process through the award of the contract/purchase order
• Serve as lead on the evaluation team
• Train and approve work of other purchasing officers
• Monitor all procurement activities to ensure compliance with KRS45A and federal and state procurement laws
• Develop and present training to agency staff and provide oversight and technical assistance to purchasing officers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 4 years of purchasing experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Procurement background
• Organizational skills
• Creative thinking and problem solving
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
• Experience in Microsoft Office
• Experience in eMars
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and efficiently
• Attention to detail

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Four years of purchasing experience

Skills

* Required skills