Purchasing Agent jobs in Sitka, AK

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
  • SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
  • Juneau, AK FULL_TIME
  • About Us:

    SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

     

    Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

    Job Overview:

    Procurement of equipment, supplies, materials, and services for the consortium.  Operates within the rules and regulations of SEARHC in an efficient and economical manner explained in the Material Management policies and procedures manual. 

     

    Determines method of procurement such as direct pay, purchase order, blanket purchase agreements, or Purchasing Card.  Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.

    Responsibilities:

    Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job• Evaluates departmental requisitions and to determines the priority of each one. Determines appropriate source of supply through finding reasonable competition. Verifies and validates the signing authority dollar threshold of each     requisition and reviews account coding.• Seeks and obtains price quotes. Prepares appropriate purchasing and ordering documents. Initiates follow-up with vendors. • Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace and track shipments and follow up on undelivered goods. Confer and communicate with staff, requisitioners, and vendors to discuss   defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine source of trouble and take corrective action.• Provides day-to-day advice and/or assistance to fellow employees, provides relevant instruction on new procedures, and maintains documentation of purchases of supplies and/or equipment. Provides research and follow-up assistance on purchase orders and invoices to accounts payable, warehouse and hospital staff.• Assists the Deputy Director with the Purchasing Card training and overview assists Cardholders Also provides online requisition ordering training to various departments throughout the consortium and works with Deputy Director on   setup of new Requisition Self Service users. Assists as backup to the Property Specialist in property and vehicle management as needed. • Interacts with various departments to follow up and track requisitions that are going through the approval process within the Lawson database. Communicates and work with Deputy Director on researching the flow of electronic   requisitions for accurate approvals.

    Qualifications:

    Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required• High School Diploma or GED

     

    Experience Required• 1 years of related experience in purchasing processes, applicable laws and regulations, and relevant accounting processes.

     

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    Knowledge of• Cost & price analysis.• Acquisition process.• File/record keeping & disposition.

    Skills in• Oral and written communications skills.• Computer application skills and typing.

    Ability to• Prioritize work through goal-oriented skills.• Record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral/written instructions. • Prepare forms and reports using prescribed formats.• Communicate with a broad array of individuals from various backgrounds.

     

    Computer Skills: • Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

     

    Travel Required: • Must be able to travel 10% of the time.

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Purchasing, Supply and Logistics
  • US Navy
  • Juneau, AK FULL_TIME
  • AboutThe success and safety of every mission depends on getting needed supplies, materials and equipment at a moment's notice. The service members of the Purchasing, Supply and Logistics community mak...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Purchasing, Supply and Logistics
  • US Navy
  • Ketchikan, AK FULL_TIME
  • AboutThe success and safety of every mission depends on getting needed supplies, materials and equipment at a moment's notice. The service members of the Purchasing, Supply and Logistics community mak...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Purchasing, Supply and Logistics
  • US Navy
  • Sitka, AK FULL_TIME
  • AboutThe success and safety of every mission depends on getting needed supplies, materials and equipment at a moment's notice. The service members of the Purchasing, Supply and Logistics community mak...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Account Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member
  • Reuben Willis - State Farm Agent
  • Juneau, AK FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview Successful State Farm Agent is seeking a qualified professional to join their winning team for the role of Account Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member. We seek an energetic...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Customer Service Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member
  • Malia Hayward - State Farm Agent
  • Juneau, AK FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview State Farm Insurance Agent located in Juneau, AK is seeking an outgoing, career-oriented professional to join their team. As a State Farm team member for Malia Hayward - State Farm A...
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staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - $85K-110K per year
  • Adventist Health
  • Sitka, AK
  • Talenz Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Sitka, Alaska. Job Description & Requ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - $85K-110K per year
  • Talenz Healthcare
  • Sitka, AK
  • Job Description Talenz Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Sitka, Alaska. Job De...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Physical Therapist - $1,190 per week
  • PRN Healthcare
  • Sitka, AK
  • Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Sitka, Alaska. Job Description & Req...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,190 per week
  • Adventist Health
  • Sitka, AK
  • Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Sitka, Alaska. Job Descripti...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Physical Therapist - $1,085 per week
  • PRN Healthcare
  • Sitka, AK
  • Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Sitka, Alaska. Job Description & Req...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Nursing Assistant - LTC
  • Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
  • Sitka, AK
  • Pay Range:$25.00 - $27.81 SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,190 per week
  • Supplemental Health Care
  • Sitka, AK
  • Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Sitka, Alaska. Job Descripti...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Physical Therapist - $1,085 per week
  • Supplemental Health Care
  • Sitka, AK
  • Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Sitka, Alaska. Job Description & Req...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

The City and Borough of Sitka (Tlingit: Sheetʼká), formerly Novo-Arkhangelsk, or New Arkhangelsk under Russian rule (Russian: Ново-Архангельск or Новоaрхангельск, t Novoarkhangelsk), is a unified city-borough on Baranof Island and the south half of Chichagof Island in the Alexander Archipelago of the Pacific Ocean (part of the Alaska Panhandle), in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 8,881. In terms of land area, it is the largest city-borough in the U.S., with a land area of 2,870.3 square miles (7,434 square kilometres) and a total area (including water ar...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Purchasing Agent jobs
$64,004 to $87,648
Sitka, Alaska area prices
were up 2.8% from a year ago

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