Purchasing Agent I
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Eddyville, KY, United States
Overview
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, while facilitating opportunities for offenders to acquire skills that promote non-criminal behavior.
Responsibilities
Develops and issues request for quotes to vendors.
Researches and creates requisitions for goods and non-professional services when the expenditures amount exceeds the agency's small purchase authority.
Coordinates with various departments for input to the contract requests.
Creates delivery orders and purchase order for purchases.
Completes the purchase order, receives approval and forwards the approved purchase order to the vendor for processing.
Reviews request for local purchases by phone and in writing, authorizes such purchases in accordance with the model procurement code.
Employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis, although it has been legalized in Kentucky. For additional information about this prohibition, contact the agency point of contact.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Experience, Training, or Skills:
Four years of purchasing experience.
Substitute qualifications:
Additional experience in purchasing, administrative, accounting, procurement or a related field substitutes for the required college on a year‑for‑year basis. Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) substitutes for one year of the required education. Certification as a NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP‑CPP), a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or a Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) substitutes for two years of the required education.
Special Requirements:
None.
Working Conditions Incumbents work in an office setting.
Probationary Period Initial and promotional probationary period is 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
Contact Information If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact A'Neial Bell at A'Neial.Bell@ky.gov or 270‑388‑2211.
Equal Opportunity Employer An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Job Details Advertisement Closes: 4/18/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) Pay Grade: 14 Salary: $46,090.80 Annually Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Location: 266 Water St, Eddyville, KY 42038 USA
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Responsibilities
Develops and issues request for quotes to vendors.
Researches and creates requisitions for goods and non-professional services when the expenditures amount exceeds the agency's small purchase authority.
Coordinates with various departments for input to the contract requests.
Creates delivery orders and purchase order for purchases.
Completes the purchase order, receives approval and forwards the approved purchase order to the vendor for processing.
Reviews request for local purchases by phone and in writing, authorizes such purchases in accordance with the model procurement code.
Employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis, although it has been legalized in Kentucky. For additional information about this prohibition, contact the agency point of contact.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Experience, Training, or Skills:
Four years of purchasing experience.
Substitute qualifications:
Additional experience in purchasing, administrative, accounting, procurement or a related field substitutes for the required college on a year‑for‑year basis. Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) substitutes for one year of the required education. Certification as a NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP‑CPP), a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or a Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) substitutes for two years of the required education.
Special Requirements:
None.
Working Conditions Incumbents work in an office setting.
Probationary Period Initial and promotional probationary period is 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
Contact Information If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact A'Neial Bell at A'Neial.Bell@ky.gov or 270‑388‑2211.
Equal Opportunity Employer An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Job Details Advertisement Closes: 4/18/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) Pay Grade: 14 Salary: $46,090.80 Annually Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Location: 266 Water St, Eddyville, KY 42038 USA
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