Purchasing Manager at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

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Job Title:Purchasing ManagerDepartment:CCC | Administrative Office

Medical Center Buyer to function as the Purchasing Manager for the Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) under the direction of the Assistant Director for Administration.

Duties Include:

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  Supervises purchasing staff

  
  


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  Interviews applicants, hires and trains new purchasing staff

  
  


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  Conducts performance management evaluations

  
  


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  Coordinates daily work assignments for staff based on workload

  
  


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  Prepares and maintains complex spreadsheets tracking an average of approximately 1200 orders per month for over 70 CCC investigators and their laboratories

  
  


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  Works with vendors, manufacturers and distributors on a daily basis with regard to pricing quotes, shipping and delivery and problems that arise with orders

  
  


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  As delegated buyer, oversees all orders entered

  
  


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  Reviews and approves all purchase orders over a certain dollar amount

  
  


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  Confers with principle investigators (PI's) on a daily basis to determine laboratory needs

  
  


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  Works with vendors and PI's to establish and implement discounted pricing for the CCC and their labs

  
  


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  Establishes, develops and implements policies and procedures as they relate to purchasing

  
  


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  Works with vendors on quotations

  
  


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  Prepares bids and bid waivers and sole source justifications to ensure that purchases flow smoothly through the system.

  
  

Minimum Education Required

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  Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in accounting or business admin-finance

  
  

Required Qualifications

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  Experience in accounting field required

  
  


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  Financial experience in research and/or healthcare environment desired

  
  


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  Computer skills required with demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office applications including Access, Word and Excel desired

  
  


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  Experience using the University Fiscal and Human Resources Information System and OSU Research Foundation Purchasing System highly desired

  
  


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  Managerial experience required

  
  

Additional Information:Location:Ackerman Rd, 650 (0241)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40
Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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