Purchasing Agent jobs in Norman, OK

Purchasing Agent initiates, prepares, processes, and verifies purchase orders following established guidelines to purchase materials and goods by required delivery dates. Inputs transactions and administers a purchasing and contracts system or database. Being a Purchasing Agent interacts with suppliers to obtain favorable pricing terms, product specifications, monitor availability, and optimize savings. Expedites delayed orders and resolves issues with changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements. Additionally, Purchasing Agent coordinates with internal teams to ensure that procurement needs are met promptly and efficiently. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or team leader. The Purchasing Agent independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. To be a Purchasing Agent typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Purchasing Agent
  • Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
  • Oklahoma, OK FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nation’s oldest, most respected independent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases, focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nation’s leaders in patents per scientist.

     

    Located in Oklahoma City, a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area, with low cost of living, short commute times and a diversified economy, OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values.

     

    BenefitsWe offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, onsite café, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more! Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro and out of state. Learn more about our benefits here.

    OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans 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.

    Responsibilities

    • Reviews requisitions to verify accuracy, terminology, specifications. Approves requisitions for conversion 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 bid requests when required.• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations 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 or unacceptable goods or services and determines source of trouble and takes corrective action. • Assists and coordinates with the Accounting Department the processing of completed purchase order payments.• Approves invoices for payment.• Expedites delivery of goods/services to users.• Processes and ships returned goods to vendor and ensures proper credits are received.• Consults catalogs and interviews suppliers to obtain prices and specifications.• Prepares purchase orders and sends copies to supplier when a hard copy is required.• Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates to provide best value for end users.• Verifies invoices from suppliers with bids/quotes and purchase orders and approves payment.• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

    Minimum Qualifications

    High school or GED and 5 years relevant experience or combination of education and experience.

     

    Clearly understands procurement principles for providing quality service to Foundation departments by managing and measuring vendor performance. Knowledge of applicable computer software and accounting processing. Must possess strong and effective communications skills both verbally and in writing. Must be able to multitask and perform mathematical computations. Must possess a team-first mentality.

    Work Hours

    Typically, Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM.

  • 23 Days Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • H C EMPLOYEES LLC
  • Moore, OK FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionPosition: Purchasing AgentFLSA: Non-Exempt/HourlyLocation: 2252 N. BroadwayMoore, Oklahoma 73160 Hours: Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm (1 hour lunch)General Purpose: To compile information and re...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Purchasing Coordinator
  • Oklahoma Heart Hospital
  • Oklahoma, OK FULL_TIME
  • Overview ONE TEAM. ALL HEART. At Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH), patient care is at the heart of everything we do. This physician owned hospital was designed by cardiologists to ensure that patients re...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Purchasing Manager
  • Frontier Electronic Systems Corp.
  • Stillwater, OK FULL_TIME
  • Company Overview: Over 40 years of proven success in designing, manufacturing, integrating and testing high technology Aerospace, Maritime, and Test Systems Products for valued U.S. Government, Govern...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Purchasing Specialist
  • Medley Material Handling
  • Oklahoma, OK FULL_TIME
  • Job purpose Main duties include locating key suppliers, negotiating the company’s purchasing agreements and making sure their materials and products meet the company’s specifications. Duties and respo...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Regional Purchasing Manager - Central
  • Reading Truck
  • Oklahoma, OK FULL_TIME
  • How You Will Make an Impact As a REGIONAL PURCHASING MANAGER for Reading Truck Equipment you will report to the Director of Purchasing and oversee direct reports - including Buyers in the regional loc...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Outside Sales Representative
  • Acme Brick
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE FLSA Status: Exempt Acme Brick Company (a Berkshire Hathaway Company) has been operating fo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Barista
  • Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
  • Noble, OK
  • 1134 S. Stapley Dr Mesa Arizona, 85204 Position Description: Promotes coffee consumption by educating customers on Thriv...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recovery Support Specialist - Mobile Crisis
  • Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
  • Norman, OK
  • Our crisis team helps individuals and communities THRIVE, by supporting individuals in crisis. The THRIVE team works to ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Behavioral Health Professional - Mobile Crisis
  • Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
  • Norman, OK
  • Our crisis team helps individuals and communities THRIVE, by supporting individuals in crisis. The THRIVE team works to ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Overview: Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nations oldest, most respected i...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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(USA) Optical Manager NL1 - Sam's
  • Walmart, Inc.
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • What you'll do... Drives sales in the Vision Center by ensuring effective merchandise presentation, including accurate a...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Assistant
  • ageless Restoration LLC
  • Norman, OK
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Medical Assistant to become a part of our team! You will perform routin...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Management & Sales Training Program
  • Sherwin-Williams
  • Shawnee, OK
  • The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry-level position designed to prepare you...
  • 3/5/2024 12:00:00 AM

Norman (/ˈnɔːrmən/) is a city in the U.S. state of Oklahoma located 20 miles (32 km) south of downtown Oklahoma City. As the county seat of Cleveland County and a part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, its population was 110,925 at the 2010 census. Norman's estimated population of 122,843 in 2017 makes it the third-largest city in Oklahoma. Norman was settled during the Land Run of 1889, which opened the former Unassigned Lands of Indian Territory to American pioneer settlement. The city was named in honor of Abner Norman, the area's initial land surveyor, and was formally incorporated o...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Purchasing Agent jobs
$53,420 to $73,154
Norman, Oklahoma area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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