Job Description

Overview
OMRF is an independent, not-for-profit biomedical research institute adjacent to the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) campus in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area, with low cost of living, short commute times and a diversified economy.

OMRF's excellence can only be fully realized by individuals who share our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values. OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, onsite cafe, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more! Learn more about our benefits here.


Responsibilities
• Reviews requisitions to verify accuracy, terminology, specifications, approves and converts to purchase orders.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Estimates values according to knowledge of market price.
• Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations up to $10,000 and 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 or unacceptable goods or services and determines source of trouble and takes corrective action.
• Approves invoices for payment.
• Assists and coordinates with the Accounting Department the processing of completed purchase order payments.
• Expedites delivery of goods to users.
• Processes and ships returned goods to vendor.
• Consults catalogs and interviews suppliers to obtain prices and specifications.
• Mails invitation of bid forms to supplier firms or for public posting.
• Prepares purchase orders and sends copy to supplier when a hard copy is required.
• Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates and awards contract to bidders or places orders with suppliers.
• Verifies invoices from suppliers with bids and purchase orders and approves for payment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.


Qualifications
High school or GED and 5 years relevant experience. Clearly understands procurement principles for providing quality service to Foundation departments, vendors and products. Knowledge of applicable computer software and accounting processing. Effectively communicates verbally and in writing. Performs mathematical computations.


To apply, visit https://careers-omrf.icims.com/jobs/1487/purchasing-agent/job?in_iframe=1

OMRF’s excellence can only be fully realized by individuals who share our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values. OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.jeid-5a6bfc06316217439e0c902fff0bca97