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Purchasing Agent I

$47.01k

Commonwealth of Kentucky

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10/14/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Purchasing Agent I

Pay Grade14

Salary

$47,012.16 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

PO Box 479
Burgin, KY 40310 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC) mission is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and toprovide a safe, secure, and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of thelegislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills, whichfacilitate non-criminal behavior.

If you are looking for a career in finances, we may have the perfect career opportunity for you!

Northpoint Training Center is hiring a Purchasing Agent I. This position provides professionalsupport to the Fiscal Manager in the procurement of goods and non-professional services.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
  • Supervises staff involved in purchasing, preparation and maintenance of financial records, reports budget andaccounts payable.
  • Receives requests for all types of goods and non-professional services for processing in eMARS in accordancewith Model Procurement Code.
  • Creates and issues requests for quotes from vendors.
  • Negotiates with vendors regarding price, delivery, etc. for quotes and bid preparation.
  • Monitors all purchase made for compliance with Model Procurement Code.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
If you are seeking an exciting career in Corrections and pride yourself in excellent organizational andcommunication skills, please apply today!

Minimum Requirements

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

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four 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 college 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 Gary Frederick at View email address on click.appcast.io


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