Purchasing Specialist at Citizen Potawatomi Nation in Shawnee,OK

Summary: Citizen Potawatomi Nation is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to assist with procurement and ordering within established guidelines. The role involves obtaining price quotes, evaluating vendors, and maintaining vendor lists to ensure efficient supply management. Responsibilities: - Assist with obtaining price quotes - Research and evaluate vendors based on product price, quality, selection and availability - Maintain vendor list and files, obtain vendor billing information - Compile and review data, prepare vendor correspondence - Inform departments of the availability of materials and delivery schedules - Review requisitions in order to verify accuracy - Open, sort, and route incoming mail, answer correspondence, and prepare outgoing mail - File copies of orders receives, or post on record - Work in warehouse when needed - Perform general clerical duties - Able to make decisions - Sign off on requisitions Required Qualifications: - Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent - Minimum 1 year experience with purchasing and procurement, basic understanding of service agreements - Basic knowledge of computer functions and applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel Preferred Qualifications: - Some college is preferred Required Skills: Purchasing, Procurement, Service Agreements, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance