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rPurchasing Agent
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rOverview
rFounded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation(OMRF){target="_blank"rel="noopener"} is among the nation\'s oldest, most respectedindependent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicatedto understanding and developing more effective treatments for humandiseases, focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimer\'sdisease, cancer, lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease.OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medicalresearch and ranks among the nation\'s leaders in patents per scientist.
Located in Oklahoma City, a city that offers a dynamic and flourishingdowntown area, with low cost of living, short commute times and adiversified economy, OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces sincethe inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplishedthanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that ourexcellence can only be fully realized with a commitment to diversity,equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitmentto these values.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including,medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirementcontribution, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, onsite cafe, freeonsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking andmuch more! Relocation assistance available for those located 50 milesoutside of Oklahoma City metro and out of state. Learn more about ourbenefitshere{target="_blank"rel="noopener"}.
OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withoutregard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color,national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any otherlegally protected characteristic.
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rResponsibilities
r Reviews requisitions to verify accuracy, terminology, specifications.Approves requisitions for conversion to Purchase Orders.
Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such asprice, availability, and delivery schedule.
Estimates values according to knowledge of market price.
Prepares bid requests when required.
Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetarylimitations and to scope of authority.
Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased,costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
Troubleshoots with users, vendors, and others regarding defective orunacceptable goods or services and determines source of trouble andtakes corrective action.
Assists and coordinates with the Accounting Department the processing ofcompleted purchase order payments.
Approves invoices for payment.
Expedites delivery of goods/services to users.
Processes and ships returned goods to vendor and ensures proper creditsare received.
Consults catalogs and interviews suppliers to obtain prices andspecifications.
Prepares purchase orders and sends copies to supplier when a hard copyis required.
Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates to provide bestvalue for end users.
Verifies invoices from suppliers with bids/quotes and purchase ordersand approves payment.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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rQualifications
rrrrHigh school or GED and 5 years relevant experience or combination ofeducation and experience.Clearly understands procurement principles forp oviding quality service to Foundation departments by managing andmeasuring vendor performance. Knowledge of applicable computer softwareand accounting processing. Must possess strong and effectivecommunications skills both verbally and in writing. Must be able tomultitask and perform mathematical computations. Must possess ateam-first mentality.rrrr
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rTo apply, visithttps://careers-omrf.icims.com/jobs/1638/purchasing-agent/job?in_iframe=1
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rOMRFs excellence can only be fully realized by individuals who shareour commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Successful candidateswill demonstrate commitment to these values. OMRF is an EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexualorientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age,religion, disability, veteran status or any other legally protectedcharacteristic.r
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