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Commonwealth of Kentucky

Purchasing Officer II

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A Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods or services on behalf of another party.

$48,743 / year median in Kentucky

+3% projected growth

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Advertisement Closes 8/26/2026 (11:59 PM ET) req80650 Purchasing Officer II Pay Grade 12 Salary $38,093.28 Annually Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
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FULL TIME
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ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY
| 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location 1612 Dawkins Rd La Grange, KY 40031 USA Description The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 13 correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC 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. We are hiring a Purchasing Officer II, which will play a vital role through performing technical administrative work for the procurement of and payments for goods and services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Develops and issues request for quotes to vendors. Researches and creates requisitions for goods and non-professional services when the expenditures amount exceeds the agency's small purchase authority. Coordinates with various departments for input to the contract requests. Creates delivery orders and purchase order for purchases. Complete the purchase order, receives approval and forward the approved purchase order to the vendor for processing. Reviews request for local purchases by phone in in writing, authorizes such purchases in accordance with the model procurement code. Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS
Two 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 Amy Ganschow at amy.ganschow@ky.gov An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Apply Now Share Save Job

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  • Dental Insurance