procurement agent (korean speaking)

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 travel may be required. Office located in Lititz, PA.