Purchasing Branch Manager

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.