Purchasing Agent I

Advertisement Closes 10/14/2026 (11:59 PM ET) Position Purchasing Agent I Pay Grade 14 Salary $47,012.16 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK 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 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. 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 professional support to the Fiscal Manager in the procurement of goods and non-professional services and other duties as needed. Responsibilities Supervises staff involved in purchasing, preparation and maintenance of financial records, reports budget and accounts payable. Receives requests for all types of goods and non-professional services for processing in eMARS in accordance with 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. If you are seeking an exciting career in Corrections and pride yourself in excellent organizational and communication skills, 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. Contact If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Gary Frederick at View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Employer An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D #J-18808-Ljbffr