Job Description

Functional Position Title: Buyer/Purchasing Agent

General Description:

Provides professional support to the division head, office or unit in developing, projects or activities; ensure procurement requests and requirements are handled; may perform other duties as required.

Buyer/Purchasing Agent

Contract Job Category: Fiscal Manager

• Provides technical assistance to purchasing officers in the procurement of goods and non-professional services;
• Assists with the establishment of contracts for services to include the request for proposal, competitive negotiation, and award processes and/or complex requisitions for technical non-professional services that exceed the assigned Small Purchase Authority for approval by the Finance & Administration Cabinet;
• Works closely with requesters to define specifications, providing technical assistance to agencies on purchasing regulations.
• Assists with the evaluation and negotiation processes of proposals;
• Monitors purchases made for conformance with the Model Procurement Code (KRS 45A); and performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in public/private purchasing
• Demonstrated ability to work in different informational systems, good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, i.e., email, Teams, Excel, etc.
• Must maintain confidentiality to ensure integrity of procurement process

Informational:

• To be hired to a full-time merit position, qualifications are:
• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree
• Five years purchasing experience
• Experience in purchasing will substitute for the required college on a year for-year basis
• Certification with the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) will substitute for one year of the college requirement OR certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) will substitute for two years of the college requirement

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