New 
Procurement Agent I
 Sechan Electronics, Inc. | |
 United States, Pennsylvania, Lititz | |
| 525 Furnace Hills Pike (Show on map) | |
 Apr 25, 2025 | |
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Sechan Electronics is a 100% Employee Owned organization that provides products and services to the aerospace and defense industry. So in addition to working for a company that helps to support our national security, how does a generous benefit package, ownership in the company and every other Friday off sound to you?
The Procurement Agent I procures all necessary materials for production and factory operations in prudent quantities to enhance cash flow. This individual will assure quality materials are received in a timely manner to support product requirements, continuously improve competitive posture of company through active source development/management, and ensure accuracy of records and work with accounting to assure payment of suppliers. Position Responsibilities: * Procure material to support manufacturing production needs for assigned commodities, with focus on attaining best market price and on-time delivery to need date. * Relay all customer quality requirements to the suppliers based on the Quality Requirement (QR) Clauses defined by the commodity and project contract Purchase Order Quality Clauses spelled out on all Purchase Orders * Provide correct documentation to the supplier to support the buy requirement (drawings, Special Procurement Instructions, etc.) * Review scheduled delivery date information and associated changes in vendor delivery commitments against planner provided need dates or shortage reports. Expedite accordingly. * Communicate any material acquisition issues that may impact schedules to the planner, the program manager and other project team members as required. * Work with program engineering and the program manager to mitigate obsolescence issues with materials and drives for a successful resolution. * Take action on any non-conforming material that is dispositioned and requires return or replacement. * Support the bid and proposal process by soliciting the supply chain to secure costs along with the associated lead-times and Minimum Order Quality (MOQs) on assigned commodities in order to meet bid due dates and requirements as defined. * Maintain purchase orders (PO) and bid documentation to support customer and ISO audits. * Work with the suppliers on technical issues with support of company engineers as required. * Work with the planner to request material excessing due to part availability issues. * Work with the strategic sourcing team to negotiate supply agreements, leveraging volumes across multiple projects. * Drive suppliers to mitigate minimum buys and reduce lead times. * Initiate dialogue with suppliers on all vendor performance reviews and other pertinent issues. Creates an open environment for exchange of ideas to ensure continuous quality and on-time delivery improvement. * Performs other duties as assigned to drive the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of this organization. Skills & Abilities: * Strong numerical and analytic reasoning capability. * Good, strong written and oral communications skills * Superior organizational skills. * Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization. * Proficient in Microsoft Office - Excel / Word, ERP systems, and databases Qualifications: * BS/BA in related field of study or equivalent work experience * Experience in a Military and/or Aerospace environment preferred. * Ability to obtain and maintain government security clearance. Work Environment: * Office Environment: Requires physical capability to work in an office environment including sit/stand up to 9 hours a day and use basic office tools such as a computer, copier/printer, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Hours: 7:00 AM - 5 PM Monday - Thursday; Friday 7:00 AM - 4 PM with additional hours as needed to meet demand. Occasional off-shift hours may also be required to provide support to operations. * 9/80 work schedule. * Occasional travel may be required. * Office located in Lititz, PA, with occasional visited to Lancaster facility. | |