Purchasing/Accounting Associate

Purchasing/Accounting AssociateA 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. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.

Purchasing/Accounting AssociateA 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 DescriptionThe successful candidate will demonstrate prior success with the following:Plan, organize, and coordinate procurement activities for one or more new analytical lab facilitiesFacilitate the order, receipt, and inventory of laboratory supplies and equipmentCoordinate repair, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment and instrumentsPrice negotiation with key suppliers for associated equipment/supplies and manage supplier selectionPurchase supplies and equipment; researches products, prepares and analyzes bids, purchases required items, receives shipments and verifies contents, assembles, tests and installs new equipment and instrumentsMaintains, properly controls and stores a sufficient inventory of supplies and equipmentMonitor, control and report on expenditures to ensure compliance within established budgetPrepares cost estimates for budget recommendationSubmits justifications for budget itemsAbility to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilitiesOutgoing, friendly, and professional with an organized approachStrong attention to detail and ability to organize dataAbsolutely must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environmentAdvanced MS Office Suite skillsPreferred 3+ years of experience in a procurement role within a lab environmentStrong interpersonal & negotiation skillsExcellent time management