Purchasing Branch Manager

Full-time 4 months ago
Employment Information
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5/3/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)
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Purchasing Branch Manager
Pay Grade
17
Salary
$4,818.50 - $7,227.84 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways
Location
1234 Wilkinson Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes which support that delivery. To provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Division of Equipment Procurement Branch as a Purchasing Branch Manager you will have the opportunity to manage a branch engaged in procurement administration and inventory, conduct contractural evaluation of requisitioned commodities and services.

Holders of this Job Title will complete tasks such as:
  • Supervise Procurement and Receiving Staff
  • Equipment Project Management of Commodities and Repair Services
  • Oversee Fixed Asset Inventory
  • Prepare and Develop Equipment Specifications
Holders of this job will obtain the following skills:
  • Contract Management
  • Market Research
  • Specification Writing
  • Problem Solving
Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:
  • eMARS
  • Manage Organization Budgets or Accounts
  • Procurement of Commodities and Services
  • Research Analysis
Additional Information:
  • Flexible schedule, limited travel, manage staff in an office and garage setting.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) 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. KYTC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

We look forward to reviewing your application.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.


EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Six years of purchasing experience.


Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in business administration will substitute for two years of the purchasing experience.


Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in purchasing will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis. Certification with the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) will substitute for one year of the college requirement OR certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) will substitute for two years of the college requirement.


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 Rick Durham at Rick.Durham@ky.gov or 502-564-3916.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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