Purchasing Agent jobs in Oklahoma

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
  • GRAND LAKE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC
  • Tulsa, OK OTHER
  • Job Details

    Job Location:    Tulsa - Skyline East II - Tulsa, OK
    Salary Range:    $21.00 Hourly

    Description

    • Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.
    • Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with terms of contracts.
    • Prepare and submit detailed reports (revenues, buying expenditures, etc.)
    • Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery.
    • Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price, obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items.
    • Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.
    • Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers.
    • Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
    • Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
    • Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
    • Must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
    • Must be detail oriented with special attention to due dates and deadlines.
    • Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as requested.
    • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job requirement.
    • Must meet “satisfactory” expectations at any scheduled job performance evaluation. Quality of work will be evaluated through training, skill or special purpose. Must be competent and adequate.

    Qualifications


    Requires an Associate degree or equivalent or a minimum of (3) years’ experience in previous purchasing experience or material acquisition. Must have a base knowledge of accounting. Excellent communication, computer and critical thinking skills are required.

     

    In addition, must possess skill in working cooperatively and effectively with staff, management and other professional groups; in exercising mature judgment in dealing with people; in presenting ideas clearly and accurately; in reading and comprehending the English language; and in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

     

  • 23 Days Ago

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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 under...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • Miratech
  • Tulsa, OK FULL_TIME
  • Reports to: Senior Manager of Procurement Cooperates with: Production, Accounting, Shipping, Engineering, Sales Primary Responsibility: As our Purchasing Agent, you'll be the backbone of our supply ch...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • Great Plains Technology Center
  • Lawton, OK FULL_TIME
  • JobID: 255 Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Purchasing Agent Date Posted: 3/14/2024 Location: Great Plains Technology Center Lawton Date Available: 05/01/2024 Closing Date: 03/24/2024 FLSA Classifi...
  • 11 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 Agent, Tahlequah
  • Northeastern State University
  • Tahlequah, OK FULL_TIME
  • At the end of the application process, create your Candidate profile. Notice to Applicants It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original Social S...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • ENVISION INDUSTRIES
  • Dallas, TX
  • Job Details Job Location DLS Capitol - Dallas, TX Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Diploma Job Shift ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • Gilbert
  • Melville, NY
  • Gilbert, located in Melville, NY, is an established custom trade show, commercial/residential interiors and corporate ev...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • Cyclonaire Corp.
  • York, NE
  • Cyclonaire is a custom pneumatic conveying solutions provider that takes pride in our people and the equipment we build....
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • Florida Fence Pros
  • Orlando, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Position Overview: Florida Fence Pros is seeking a Purchasing Agent to play a critical r...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • Sign Specialists Corporation
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join our team at S...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • Lyons Magnus LLC
  • Beloit, WI
  • Creativity, innovative thinking, and the manufacturing of top-quality products have put Lyons Magnus at the forefront of...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • IES Residential, Inc.
  • Sugar Land, TX
  • General Job Description: Is IES Residential in your future? For almost fifty years, IES Residential has been one of the ...
  • 3/25/2024 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

Oklahoma is the 20th-largest state in the United States, covering an area of 69,899 square miles (181,040 km2), with 68,595 square miles (177,660 km2) of land and 1,304 square miles (3,380 km2) of water. It lies partly in the Great Plains near the geographical center of the 48 contiguous states. It is bounded on the east by Arkansas and Missouri, on the north by Kansas, on the northwest by Colorado, on the far west by New Mexico, and on the south and near-west by Texas. Much of its border with Texas lies along the Southern Oklahoma Aulacogen, a failed continental rift. The geologic figure defi...
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Income Estimation for Purchasing Agent jobs
$54,427 to $74,533

Purchasing Agent in Killeen, TX
In this job description guide, you will find out what do Purchasing Agents do and what is their typical work day like.
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Purchasing Agent in Monroe, LA
The purchasing agent's duties include locating the best goods and services for the organization by choosing suppliers, negotiating purchase prices and negotiating contracts to preserve an agreed-upon price for future purchases.
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Purchasing Agent in Tulsa, OK
Median wages mean that half of the purchasing agents earn more than that amount, while the other half earn less than that amount.
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