Purchasing Agent I

Description

Are you compassionate and caring? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Do you have at least four years of experience in procurement of goods and services or a related field? If you answered YES, then Western State Hospital (WSH) may be the place for you! With a 168-year history in the Hopkinsville community WSH is a State acute care, adult psychiatric facility, and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

WSH provides in-patient psychiatric evaluation and treatment for adults from 34 counties of Western Kentucky who have severe mental illness. We are seeking a Purchasing Agent I that will join our team in the Fiscal Services Department.

A COVID19 vaccination is recommended for this job.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Establishes state contracts for the procurement of goods and services for Western State Hospital and monitors purchases made for conformance with the Model Procurement Code.
• Communicates with staff and vendors to develop scope of work, description of items needed, and desired time frame for receipt of goods or services.
• Awards contracts to vendors based on established policies, procedures, and best value practice.
• Uses statewide procurement software for purchasing, reporting, and analysis.
• Communicates needs to cabinet and departmental staff on larger purchasing contracts; reviews purchasing contracts for discrepancies and expiration dates.
• Purchases goods and services as requested through the use of a state-issued procurement card.
• Abides by state procurement card policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Would Have

• Skills in analytical thinking and communication
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Motivated to learn
  
  

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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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.