procurement agent (korean speaking)

Sechan Electronics, Inc.; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sechan Electronics, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Agent III to manage material sourcing for production needs and to drive supplier performance.

You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiate prices, and ensure on-time delivery while coordinating with engineering and accounting to support audits and payments. Candidates should have 5–7 years of procurement experience in electronics or mechanical components, familiarity with FAR/DFAR/ITAR, and PM skills.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Business, Supply Chain Management or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience, preferably in procurement of electronic or mechanical components.
• Military and/or Aerospace procurement experience preferred.
• Knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations (FAR, DFAR, ITAR, etc.)
• Project Management, experience with critical path methodology preferred

Responsibilities

• Leads development and execution of sourcing strategies with Procurement Agents to create Strategic Sourcing plans for critical commodities and suppliers.
• Procures materials in support of manufacturing production needs with focus on best market price and on-time delivery.
• Develops strategies that achieve lowest total costs, market competitiveness, lead time reduction, quality improvement, on-time delivery, alternate products, and early supplier involvement in product development.
• Develops key suppliers to meet cost, quality and delivery requirements; identifies and develops new suppliers; conducts supplier onboarding and performance monitoring; mitigates supply chain risks.
• Executes root cause, containment, and corrective actions as directed by Supplier Quality and Procurement Team Leadership.
• Negotiates price settlements to meet program and finance targets.
• Manages assigned commodities; completes Order Entry in IFS ERP system and maintains purchase orders and bid documentation for audits.
• Communicates customer quality requirements to suppliers per QR clauses; provides drawings and procurement instructions as needed.
• Collaborates with suppliers on technical issues with company engineers; expedites orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Ensures accuracy of records and coordinates with accounting for prompt payment and reconciliation; handles non-conforming material disposition.
• Supports training, mentoring, and project management; performs other duties to advance organizational goals.

Skills

Numerical reasoning

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

ERP systems

Databases

Education

BS/BA in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

IFS ERP

Job description

The Procurement Agent III 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

• Leads the development and execution of sourcing strategies by working with Procurement Agents to create Strategic Sourcing plans for critical commodities and suppliers.
• Works independently to procure material in support of manufacturing production needs for assigned commodities, with focus on attaining best market price and on-time delivery.
• Develop strategies that achieve lowest total costs, market competitiveness, lead time reduction, quality improvement, on-time delivery, alternate products, and early supplier involvement in product development.
• Engages in development of key suppliers to meet customer cost, quality and delivery requirements; Identify and development of new suppliers, Supplier Onboarding activities, Supplier performance monitoring, Identification and mitigation of supply chain risks.
• Execute root cause, containment, and corrective actions and strategies as directed by Supplier Quality and Procurement Team Leadership.
• Negotiates price settlements to meet program and finance targets.
• Manages assigned commodities
• Complete Order Entry in IFS ERP system and maintain purchase orders (PO) and bid documentation to support customer and ISO audits.
• 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.)
• Work with the suppliers on technical issues with support of company engineers as required.
• Interfaces with suppliers to expedite purchase orders and reschedule items as required ensuring on-time delivery of product.
• Ensures accuracy of records and works with accounting to assure prompt payment and reconciliation of supplier accounts.
• Take action on any non-conforming material that is dispositioned and requires return or replacement.
• Supports organization with experience in training, mentoring, and projects management
• 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.
• Well-developed written and oral communications 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 Business, Supply Chain Management or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience, preferably in procurement of electronic or mechanical components.
• Military and/or Aerospace procurement experience preferred.
• Knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations (FAR, DFAR, ITAR, etc.)
• Project Management, experience with critical path methodology preferred

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: 1st Shift; 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 trave may be required.
• Office located in Lititz, PA.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled