Purchasing Agent I

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

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Purchasing Agent I

Pay Grade

14

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