Purchasing Officer II

Purchasing Officer II Pay Grade: 12 Salary: $38,093.28 annually Employment Type: Executive Branch, Full time, Eligible for overtime pay, 18A, 40 hours per week Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location: 1612 Dawkins Rd, La Grange, KY 40031 USA 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. Responsibilities Develop and issue request for quotes to vendors. Research and create requisitions for goods and non-professional services when expenditures exceed the agency’s small purchase authority. Coordinate with various departments for input to contract requests. Create delivery orders and purchase orders for purchases. Complete purchase orders, obtain approval, and forward approved purchase orders to vendors for processing. Review requests for local purchases by phone and in writing, and authorize such purchases in accordance with the model procurement code. Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Two years of purchasing experience. Substitution: Experience in purchasing will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis. Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) may substitute for years of the college requirement as specified. Special Requirements None Working Conditions Duty performed in an office setting. Probationary Period Initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Kentucky