Purchasing/Accounting Associate

Purchasing/Accounting Associate

A Few Words About Us Integrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.

Job Description

The successful candidate will demonstrate prior success with the following:

Plan, organize, and coordinate procurement activities for one or more new analytical lab facilities

Facilitate the order, receipt, and inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment

Coordinate repair, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments

Price negotiation with key suppliers for associated equipment/supplies and manage supplier selection

Purchase supplies and equipment; researches products, prepares and analyzes bids, purchases required items, receives shipments and verifies contents, assembles, tests and installs new equipment and instruments;

Maintains, properly controls and stores a sufficient inventory of supplies and equipment

Monitor, control and report on expenditures to ensure compliance within established budget

Prepares cost estimates for budget recommendation

Submits justifications for budget items

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.

Outgoing, friendly, and professional with an organized approach.

Strong attention to detail and ability to organize data.

Absolutely must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Advanced MS Office Suite skills

Preferred 3+ years of experience in a procurement role within a lab environment

Strong interpersonal & negotiation skills.

Excellent time management