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Job Description
We are a fast-growing and dynamic organization seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our Operations team. The Purchasing Assistant supports company purchasing by coordinating vendor information, purchase orders, order status, receipts, invoice discrepancies, and purchasing records. Works with employees, vendors, and Finance to help ensure purchases are documented and processed accurately. This role is in Seattle, WA and will work on-site.
Good things are happening at Omeros!
Who is Omeros?
Omeros is an innovative biotechnology company that discovers and develops first-in-class protein and small-molecule therapeutics for both large-market and orphan indications, with a focus on the treatment of complement-mediated diseases, cancers, and addictive or compulsive disorders. Omeros’ lead complement inhibitor YARTEMLEA® (narsoplimab-wuug), which targets the lectin pathway’s effector enzyme MASP-2, is FDA-approved and commercially available in the U.S. for the treatment of hematopoietic stem cell transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (TA-TMA) in adult and pediatric patients two years of age and older. OMS1029, Omeros’ long-acting MASP-2 inhibitor, has successfully completed Phase 1 clinical trials.
Under an asset purchase and licensing agreement, Novo Nordisk acquired global rights to zaltenibart (formerly OMS906), an inhibitor of MASP-3, the alternative pathway’s key activator, which is in clinical development for PNH and other alternative pathway indications, along with associated intellectual property and related assets. Omeros’ pipeline also includes OMS527, a phosphodiesterase 7 inhibitor in clinical development for cocaine use disorder, which is fully funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and a growing portfolio of novel recombinant antibodies targeting multidrug-resistant organisms and novel molecular and cellular therapeutic programs for oncology. For more information about Omeros and its programs, visit www.omeros.com.
What are your job responsibilities?
- Assists in contacting vendors to obtain prices and schedule delivery dates
- Assists in expediting orders
- Maintains purchase orders, invoices, receiving records, and supporting documentation; assists with matching purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
- Maintains information on computer systems, creates as on demand reports
- Assists with internal audits of vendors, POs
- May develop and maintain resources for assigned commodity items
- Prepares standard requests for quotation. Assignments may require initiative regarding pricing revisions, order cancellations, discontinued items, acceptable substitutes, delivery date revisions, and invoice discrepancies
- Requests vendor Forms W-9, verifies tax identification information, and records applicable vendor classifications, including Sunshine Act designations, in company systems.
- Reconciles company credit card transactions and obtains receipts and other supporting documentation.
- Receiving of goods
- Interact with company employees at all organizational levels to gather information
- Provide administrative and clerical support for the Purchasing Department
What education and experience do you need?
- AA degree and 2-4 years of experience in a related role
- Industry experience is considered a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word and experience with purchasing or ERP systems; Oracle Cloud experience is preferred.
- A good command of the English language with excellent grammatical and proofreading skills
- Developing analytical and problem solving skills
- Results oriented with a high attention to detail and excellent organizational, planning and time management skills
- Effective communication skills including excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse audience
- People skills with an emphasis on communications, planning and personal accountability
- Ability to handle multiple tasks while delivering accuracy and delivering on commitments
Behavioral Competencies Required:
- Able to build and maintain positive relationships with management, peers, and employees
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to present oneself and represent Omeros in a professional manner
- Integrity
Physical Demands Required:
- Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 30 lbs.
- May encounter prolonged periods of sitting or standing
Compensation and Benefits:
Omeros is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package designed to support the lives of our employees and their families. The wage scale for Purchasing Assistant position is ($32.00/hr - $37.40/hr). Salaries will be determined based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience relevant to the role. Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Employees accrue three weeks of vacation and 80 hours of sick time on an annual basis and receive twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. This position is eligible for incentive and stock options. To learn more about Omeros, please visit www.omeros.com.
Omeros is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.
It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation to anyone with a disability who needs assistance completing the job application process. If you need assistance, you can send an e-mail to [email protected].
