Commonwealth of Kentucky

Purchasing Branch Manager

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $58k - $86k/yr  •  Frankfort, KY (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

 

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8/9/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Purchasing Branch Manager

Pay Grade
17

Salary

$57,509.52 - $86,264.16 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location

1025 Capital Center Drive, 3rd Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the
Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities
for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them
for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate
placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing
services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to
perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate
leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that
requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through
training and mentoring opportunities.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to
other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.
If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for
additional information.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Manages and supervises employees in the Contracts Branch engaged in procurement administration; and
    performs other duties as required.
  • Oversees, evaluates, and monitors all contract and purchasing activities within an agency for
    compliance with the Model Procurement Code (KRS 45A), including purchases made within agency's small purchase
    authority and personal service contracts.
  • Create complex solicitations for Departmental Services. Works with agency staff to complete RFP
    (Request for Proposals) and RFI (Request for Information) templates for complex solicitations for goods or
    services. These solicitations have large contract awards and impact on the agency budget and highly impact
    daily operations and security.
  • Reviews and assigns work to contract/purchasing personnel within the Contract Branch. Approve
    timesheets. Complete employee evaluations.
  • Ensures development of contract/purchasing staff through training expectations and performance
    appraisals.
  • Reviews purchasing documents such as contracts, purchasing orders, delivery orders, request for quotes,
    and request for proposals.
  • Uses statewide accounting and procurement system for procurement, reporting and analysis.
  • Attends meetings, professional conferences and seminars as required.

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 Jamie Whiteside at JamieL.Whiteside@ky.gov or 502-229-8655.

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Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Year Founded
1792
Website
kentucky.gov
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