What are your job responsibilities?
Assists in contacting vendors to obtain prices and schedule delivery dates
Assists in expediting orders
Maintains purchase orders, invoices, receiving records, and supporting documentation; assists with matching purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
Maintains information on computer systems, creates as on demand reports
Assists with internal audits of vendors, POs
May develop and maintain resources for assigned commodity items
Prepares standard requests for quotation. Assignments may require initiative regarding pricing revisions, order cancellations, discontinued items, acceptable substitutes, delivery date revisions, and invoice discrepancies
Requests vendor Forms W-9, verifies tax identification information, and records applicable vendor classifications, including Sunshine Act designations, in company systems.
Reconciles company credit card transactions and obtains receipts and other supporting documentation.
Receiving of goods
Interact with company employees at all organizational levels to gather information
Provide administrative and clerical support for the Purchasing Department
What education and experience do you need?
AA degree and 2-4 years of experience in a related role
Industry experience is considered a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word and experience with purchasing or ERP systems; Oracle Cloud experience is preferred.
A good command of the English language with excellent grammatical and proofreading skills
Developing analytical and problem solving skills
Results oriented with a high attention to detail and excellent organizational, planning and time management skills
Effective communication skills including excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse audience
People skills with an emphasis on communications, planning and personal accountability
Ability to handle multiple tasks while delivering accuracy and delivering on commitments
Behavioral Competencies Required
Able to build and maintain positive relationships with management, peers, and employees
Good interpersonal skills
Able to present oneself and represent Omeros in a professional manner
Integrity
Physical Demands Required
Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 30 lbs.
May encounter prolonged periods of sitting or standing
Compensation and Benefits
Omeros is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package designed to support the lives of our employees and their families. The wage scale for Purchasing Assistant position is ($32.00/hr - $37.40/hr). Salaries will be determined based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience relevant to the role. Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Employees accrue three weeks of vacation and 80 hours of sick time on an annual basis and receive twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. This position is eligible for incentive and stock options. To learn more about Omeros, please visit www.omeros.com.
Omeros is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.
It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation to anyone with a disability who needs assistance completing the job application process. If you need assistance, you can send an e-mail to hr@omeros.com.