Purchasing Agent I

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10/26/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605488

Pay Grade14

Salary

$47,012.16 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

3000 Ash Ave

Pewee Valley, KY 40056 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 within the Department of Corrections that provides opportunity for career
• development, then we may have a career opportunity for you!
• The Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women is hiring a Purchasing Agent I. This position provides
• professional support to Purchasing Officers in the procurement of goods and non-professional services and
• other duties as needed.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to

• 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, please apply today!

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.
• If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Rebecca Poe at [email protected]
• An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D