KCTCS ProcurementContracting AnalystProcard Lead (Procurement Associate III)

Job Summary

Providing administrative support and management of the KCTCS system wide procard program; managing procard transactional data using KCTCS systems and procard platform software. Conducting Requests for Proposals Requests for Sponsorships Requests for Bid Requests for Quotes Requests for Information; record retention; System-Office & System-Wide support; drafting and negotiating contracts; support corrective action processes with supplier performance; contract renewals& negotiations; special projects; contract reviews; invoice payment approvals; system testing as needed; conference and travel as needed; additional tasks as assigned.

Positions with the KCTCS System Office located in Versailles KY are term-contract positions with the expectancy of continuance based on performance.

KCTCS offers a hybrid work schedule with a requirement to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per work week. Hybrid work schedules are subject to periodic review and may be modified or terminated at any time.

Job Duties:

Procard Program Administration

Conduct RFPs RFIs RFSs RFBs RFQs; negotiate review renew and draft contracts; conductsupplier corrective action plans.

System Office Support

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates Degree in Business and four (4) years of relevant experience or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Business and four (4) years of relevant experience or equivalent.

Additional Skills Requested:

Certification in Public Procurement is a plus (not required).

This position includes responsibilities such as leadership across the system as the procard program administrator. System level training of others across the colleges/Fire Commission; assisting with difficult issues; critical thinking and executive decision making; interpretation of law and procedures; audit work recommendations and management of procard spend for entire system; written communications and deadline responsibiltities for procard program; system office and system-wide support is very heavy; interacts with the Board of Regents and Presidents Office; public speaking and diplomacy skills needed for training and interacting with the Government Contract Review Committee in Frankfort (if needed); responsible for information requiring sensitivity or discretion; high complexity with procard administration buyer and contracting roles/responsibilities.

Employee Rights -Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer -The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.