Purchasing Officer II

Location: 500 Mero Street, 5th Floor Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Hiring Agency: Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks

About the role

Come for a job. Stay for a Career. Make a difference for a lifetime! If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career, where you can work in a positive work-family environment, and be part of a fun-loving team, we would love to review your application for Purchasing Officer II. The Department of Parks is seeking to fill this position in the Purchasing Division.

Responsibilities

• Receive requests to purchase goods and non-professional services that are within the Department of Parks small purchasing authority.
• Create Purchase Orders (PO) or Delivery Orders (DO) in eMARS, and forward approved PO / DO to the vendor for processing.
• Develop and issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) to vendors.
• Publicly announces the RFQ by posting on the Commonwealth’s eProcurement website.
• Obtain quotes from potential vendors and evaluate the responses received.
• Based on evaluation, awards contracts for goods and/or non-professional services.
• Serve as agency liaison for price contracts with the Finance and Administration Cabinet by evaluating performance of vendors and issuing performance evaluation requisitions for renewal of the contract.
• When contract expires creates requisition with data.
• Monitor purchases made for conformation with the Model Procurement Code by verifying goods and/or service received and route for payment.
• Prepare and submit requests for printing.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Experience: Two years of purchasing experience.

Substitution: 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: None.

Working Conditions: Physical activities and working conditions consistent with office setting.

Probationary Period: This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Preferred Skills

• eMARS experience
• Computer literacy
• Perform Under Pressure
• Ability to create and develop relationships with internal and external customers
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Work well in team environment
• Time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

Benefits

• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
• Overtime and compensatory time
• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness incentives program
• Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• Employee discounts
• Complimentary state park visits for you and your family!

Pay

Pay Grade 12; Salary $2,976.04 - $4,464.04 Monthly.

Schedule

37.5-hour work week; Eligible for overtime.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jamie Bailey at jamie.bailey@ky.gov or 502.226.0244.