Advertisement Closes 12/19/2024 (7:00 PM EST) 24-07480 Purchasing Agent II Pay Grade15 Salary $65,924.88 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Office of the Secretary Location 275 E Main Street Frankfort KY 40621 USA The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time. Description The Division of Procurement and Grant Oversight is a team of dedicated procurementprofessionals who are responsible for procuring the Cabinet's goods and services, thefooting on which the Cabinet's vital programs and services are built. This position is in the Personal Service Contract and Memoranda of Agreement (PSC/MOA) Branch. We are seekinga detail-oriented Purchasing Agent II to join our Branch. In this role, you will collaborate with subjectmatter experts and stakeholders to develop comprehensive Request for Proposals (RFPs) for various professionalservices as well as draft complex memoranda of agreements. You will also conduct market research and leveragenational best practices to source and evaluate vendors. Responsibilities and duties include:
- Develop and manage RFPs in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Conduct thorough market research to identify potential vendors.
- Research, review, interpret, and maintain advanced knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, procedures, and grant requirements.
- Enforce proper contract management and serve as a liaison between Executive Staff, agencies, departments, and vendors on procurement issues.
- Write proficiently and provide regular status and ad hoc reports.
Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities we are looking for:
- Proven experience in procurement, preferably in professional service contracting.
- Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and writing skills.
- Familiarity with RFP development, vendor management, and regulatory compliance.
- Previous eMARS experience is a plus.
CHFS also participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with yourForm I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once youhave accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-###-#### or Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Five 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 education 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. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jason Camden at ...@ky.gov or 502-###-####. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D