Purchasing Agent II

Advertisement Closes 5/21/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-02350 Purchasing Agent II Pay Grade 15 Salary $4,225.00 Monthly Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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FULL TIME

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INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY

| 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs Location 100 Veterans Drive Radcliff, KY 40160 USA Description The Radcliff Veteran Center is a skilled nursing facility that cares for the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Veterans. Our mission is to Serve Kentucky's Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity and providing compassionate care. The Purchasing Agent II position is responsible for purchasing goods and services for the Radcliff Veterans Center. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Creates complex requests for proposals for services or goods. Navigates competitive negotiation, strategic planning and awards processes. Serves as lead in evaluation of proposals. Creates complex requisitions for non-professional services. Receives requests to purchase goods and services not under state contract and works with requestor to define and write specifications. Monitors and audits acquisition pay documents for conformance to rules, regulations and standards. Monitors and audits acquisition pay documents for conformance to rules, regulations, standards and procedures prior to state payment per Model Procurement Code (KRS 45a).

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

Strong Interpersonal Skills. Professionalism. Adaptability and Flexibility. Self-Starter. Organized and Compassionate. Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION

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

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS

Five years of purchasing experience. Substitute

EDUCATION

for

EXPERIENCE

NONE Substitute

EXPERIENCE

for

EDUCATION

Additional experience in purchasing, administrative, accounting, procurement or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) from the Universal Public Certification Council will substitute for one year of the required education. Certification as a NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), or Certification as a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) from the Universal Public Certification Council, or Certification as a Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) from the National Grants Management Association will substitute for two years of the required education.

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 Donya Goode at Donya.

Goode@ky.gov . An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Apply Now Share Save Job