Procurement Specialist

4 weeks ago

Frankfort, Kentucky, United States Commonwealth of Kentucky Full time
Job Summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for establishing state contracts for the procurement of goods and services for the Cabinet and monitoring purchases made for conformance with the Model Procurement Code (KRS 45A).

Key Responsibilities

Oversees and provides technical assistance to purchasing officers in the creation and establishment of complex procurement documents for commodities and services not on state contract;
Reviews and prepares Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to ensure that the criteria used for awards is concise and defendable;
Performs long term strategic planning and coordinating of future procurement needs;
Reviews the work of other purchasing staff, works with vendors, other agencies' purchasing staff and offers purchasing advice;
Responsible for gathering, reviewing, developing, and maintaining highly sensitive and often technical information, records, and reports.

Requirements

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree;
Five years of purchasing experience;
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;

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.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. If you have any questions about this advertisement, please contact Tracy Gritton at tracy.gritton@ky.gov or 502-782-2690.

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