Purchasing Agent

Sourcing and Purchasing of assigned commodities and services which may include MRO, raw materials and finished goods. 
Day to day operations, include gathering requirements, requesting proposals & quotes from potential suppliers, evaluating bids, developing and executing negotiation strategies, issuing purchase orders managing supplier execution, ensuring on-time delivery and quality, expediting, managing vendor claims, and processing invoices in support of purchasing and operations teams.
Assist in developing sourcing strategies as required for commodities assigned Review purchase requisitions to assure scope is properly specified as to description and/or use.
Establish qualified suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
Lead execution of RFPs and other sourcing events.
Analyze proposals to determine best proposition and negotiate any questionable items with successful supplier, prior to placement of purchase order.
Create purchase orders using Oracle ERP system and track transactions through order, receipt, invoice reconciliation, and payment.
Ensure required deliveries are maintained.
Provide ongoing purchasing contract administration including revision management, warranty claim resolution, discrepancies settlement, etc. as required during the life of the contract.
Understand and insure compliance with applicable procurement codes and regulations.
Coordinate delivery of inbound items to meet production requirements Primary contact with supplier.
Maintain internal interfaces with requisitioners, engineering, and other internal personnel.
Requirements:
3- 5 years' experience in manufacturing procurement.
Bachelors' degree in Business with specialization is purchasing preferred or equivalent years of relevant experience.
Experience in ERP systems with SAP or Oracle is a plus. 
Experience using Microsoft Office and Excel is required.
Strong analytical and negotiating skills