Purchasing Agent - (Syracuse, NY)

Job summary : SRC, Inc. is currently seeking a purchasing agent. Applicant will evaluate current suppliers, establish relationships with existing and new suppliers, and negotiate pricing. Responsibilities * Procure supplies and services through purchasing, rental and leasing by the use of simplified acquisition procedures * Evaluate current suppliers and their capabilities * Establish and maintain relationships with existing and new suppliers * Negotiate pricing to reduce purchasing costs * Identify alternate/backup sources for currently purchased parts, materials and services Job responsibilities : * Bachelor's degree in business or technical discipline with 1 (1+) or more years of related skills or any equivalent combination of education and background * Knowledge relating to commercial supply sources and common business practices including sales, prices, discounts, units of measurement, deliveries and shipments * Perform work governed by corporate policy, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)