Commonwealth of Kentucky · 8 hours ago
Purchasing Agent II
Frankfort, KY
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCommonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Purchasing Agent II to join their Finance & Administration Cabinet. The role involves managing procurement activities, creating and evaluating contracts, and ensuring compliance with procurement laws while providing oversight and training to other purchasing staff.
EmploymentGovernmentTraining
Responsibilities
Creates, evaluates, negotiates and awards Personal Service Contracts (PSC), Request for Proposals (RFP), Requisitions (RQS) for constructions projects and complex technical nonprofessional services in compliance with the Model Procurement Code (KRS 45A); Serves as lead purchasing agent in branch assisting, training and approving work of other purchasing agents and officers
Define and write specifications. Serve as lead in the evaluations of proposals. Review, analyze and rank vendor solicitation responses for RFP requests. Serve as an evaluation committee member for evaluation/negotiation process for the proposal for non-professional services
Creates complex delivery and purchase orders in eMars. Monitors agencies purchasing patterns and investigates unusual circumstances and works to correct any irregularities. Assist agencies with the development of strategic procurement plans for future purchases
Monitors all procurement activities to ensure compliance with all Federal and State procurement laws. Monitors contract spending and performance, issue corrective action plans as necessary. Monitors contracts and expenditures for conformance to budgetary requirements. Interprets, implements and enforces state purchasing regulations
Provide oversight and technical assistance to purchasing agents/officers on procurement related issues. Educate staff on revisions and updates to KRS 45A. Trains staff regarding purchasing policies and procedures. Responsible for maintaining, developing and gathering sensitive/technical information. Seeks management and legal services involvement as needed
Maintains procurement files as required for audit purposes and retention schedules. Creates reports when needed to report procurement and contract data
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree
Five years of purchasing experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Procurement background
Organizational Skills
Creative thinking and problem solving
Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
Experience in Microsoft Office and eMars
Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and efficiently
Attention to detail
Experience in Microsoft Office Applications
eMARS experience
Company
Commonwealth of Kentucky
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