Strategic Procurement Lead — Materials & Supply Chain

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

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.