This job was posted by https://okjobmatch.com : For more information, please see: https://okjobmatch.com/jobs/3070433 Purchasing Agent 1\ Job Category: Procurement\ Requisition Number: PURCH001039\ April 22, 2024\ Full Time\ \\' \'\to\\' \'\Ardmore, OK 73401, USA\

The salary range, education, and experience shown reflect the requirements for a level 1 Purchasing Agent. We will consider making an offer at a higher level based on candidate education and experience in relation to the leveling requirements for the position.

At Noble, we believe the health of soil, plants, animals, and humans is one and indivisible. We believe in rebuilding healthy soils and helping producers maintain a strong bottom line. Through these two actions, we can transform degraded grazing lands across the United States, benefiting the environment and society as a whole.

Our focus is to help farmers and ranchers apply regenerative ranching principles to the nations 654 million acres of grazing lands. This monumental undertaking requires thousands of producers across the U.S. to overcome significant barriers and change their current practices to work with nature, not against it.

Our Procurement team plays a major role in supporting the organizations mission by procuring goods, services, and equipment necessary for the achievement of organizational goals. This work is crucial for us to gather the information necessary for farmers and ranchers to triumph over the barriers and ultimately benefit all of society through their efforts. We live to find new ways to communicate usable information so farmers and ranchers can leave their land better at sunset than at sunrise.

So, do you want to join us? We are looking for a Purchasing Agent 1

As purchasing agent 1, you will be responsible for guiding the organization in securing required materials and/or services consistent with quality requirements, at economically advantageous prices and delivery. This is key in helping Noble achieve its goal and share the story of regenerative land stewardship with farmers, ranchers, potential donors, and society at large. The work you do can play a part in making a difference in a producers operation, their life and the society that depends on them.

You are:

• A life-long learner. First and foremost, you must be a passionate learner, personally professionally, everywhere, all the time.
• Highly organized. You can set priorities and meet deadlines while managing several projects simultaneously.
• An effective communicator. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to work well with individuals at all levels across the organization and effectively negotiate procurement of goods, services, and equipment from a variety of vendors.
• A builder of relationships. You promote trusting relationships with open dialogue and an outward mindset. You identify, cultivate, and steward all relationships in an effort to support Nobles objectives.
• A teammate. You are a conscientious teammate who works for the success of others.

You will:

Participate all aspects of sourcing, buying and vendor/project management using logical and critical thinking for reviewing information and evaluating areas of improvement and efficiency.

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\ \ The Noble Research Institute, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.