PURCHASING COORDINATOR

Purchasing Coordinator

Formed in 1996, Oasis Outsourcing is now the nations largest privately held Professional Employer Organization (PEO), providing human resource, benefit, risk management and payroll services on an outsourced basis. Oasis Outsourcing is a global leader in the PEO industry, serving close to 2,000 clients and more than 55,000 employees throughout the United States.

 

Job Summary:

Completes various standard purchasing responsibilities.  Ensures that materials and services are ordered in an efficient and timely manner.  Chooses vendors, places orders, maintains records and handles returned goods.  Coordinates employee travel arrangements.

 

Job Responsibilities:Purchases the highest quality merchandise and services at the lowest possible price and in correct amountsPrepares purchase orders, solicits bid proposals and review requisitions for goods and services. Obtains and verifies authorization to purchase.Selects vendors on behalf of the company.Confers with staff, users and vendors regarding purchases.Negotiates and administers contracts with vendors.  Helps maintain contract files.Maintains and reviews computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, and delivery. Keys approved purchase orders into computer.  Prepares summaries and reports on purchasing.Coordinates employee travel arrangements and monitors travel costs.

 

Job Requirements:Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; two years prior purchasing experience required and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.1-2 years experience in purchasing helpful.