What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Associate - Cincinnati, OH Area [On-site] position at LasikPlus?
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If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career opportunity-here it is! We are a second-generation family-owned business who know what it means to help people's lives. You can work supporting our world-class Ophthalmologists and Optometrists and vision centers, changing patients' vision every single day.
We are the leading provider of laser vision correction in the United Sates, and we are looking for additional team members to join our Cincinnati Home Office.
Position Summary:
We’re looking for a Purchasing Associate to join our team! As a Purchasing Associate, you will be responsible for sourcing and procurement of materials and services for our company. You will work closely with our team of buyers to ensure that all purchasing activities are carried out in a timely and efficient manner. If you are a motivated individual with a strong work ethic, then we want you on our team!
Purchasing Associate Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the purchasing procedures of materials, supplies, and equipment for use in projects, with the goal of purchasing competitively at the lowest prices possible
- Research and select suppliers based on quality and price
- Create purchase orders based on specifications, specifications, and directives from job supervisors
- Liaise with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely receipt of materials
- Check in shipments to ensure quality
- Follow up on suppliers to ensure timely delivery of quality goods/materials
- Research pricing trends to ensure the company receives the best value
- Assist the operations manager in the sourcing of equipment, services, and materials for projects
- Assist in supplier negotiations and contract management
- Maintain and update contract files for project status, milestone achievements, and obligations
- Research sources for equipment and material prices, and negotiate volume discounts
- Create and approve invoices for payment
- Coordinate receipt, storage, and delivery of materials and equipment
- Procure materials, equipment, and services for projects
- Coordinate shipment and storage of materials and equipment
- Assist in product delivery, installation, and start-up
- Research design trends, products, and suppliers
- Assist in project/site audits
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements And Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- 2 years experience in purchasing or similar role
- Knowledge of purchasing, contract, and specification writing
- Experience working with purchasing and inventory management software
- Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, lucrative incentive plan(s), a 401k with a match, PTO, paid holidays, comprehensive medical benefits and ongoing professional development opportunities!
We also kindly ask that you please complete our required 15-20-minute learning style assessment found here as this helps us get to know you! If you have already completed it, please disregard:
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LCA Vision Inc./Kismet [dba LasikPlus, LVI & TLC] is an equal opportunity employer. This job description is merely a summary and in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the applicant. Requirements represent minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. This document does not create an employment relationship or employment contract, whether express or implied.
