Teletronic Division of DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent with the following criteria:

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Purchasing Agent will purchase merchandise, materials, components, equipment, services, managing simple and complex purchase request, quote, sourcing decisions and exciting strategies.

Key Performance Indictors:

• Purchase materials, parts, supplies, equipment, services plan accordingly, following purchasing policies and procedures to optimize price, delivery, and terms.
• Solicits bids and quotations; reviews and negotiates purchase contracts for major commitments, and evaluate the many pros and cons of each, based on speed, pricing, lead time and quality.
• Analyzes and evaluates suppliers; issues purchase orders; follow up; expedites as necessary
• Maintaining vendor relationships, working with multiple vendors to determine the best deals for the company
• Assist with AP issues to insure timely matching and payment of supplier invoices and drive continuous improvement of material/ component savings opportunities
• Supports ERP system activities by expediting material, reviewing and executing shortages, managing open orders, and maintain procurement records
• Interface closely with receiving, stockroom, engineering, quality, production, administration, and all levels of management to maintain daily and monthly schedules
• Provides input to management regarding problems such as shortages, design changes, and backlogs
• Utilizes the manufacturing resources planning ERP system to understand demand, place purchase orders, maintain supplier information, and validate lead times and pricing, and safety stock levels
• Manage safety stock based on variability of demand and supply to minimize cost of inventory while meeting customer service objectives
• Identifies process creation and/ or improvement opportunities and strives for continuous improvement in the role and function.
• Performs other related duties as required

Qualification/ Experience:

Education:

• Equivalent of 5-10 years experience in Accounts Payable, Purchasing or related area.

• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office applications such as (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) required.

• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

• Ability to lift 20-30 lbs.

DCX-CHOL Enterprises is a privately held American owned Small Business. We are made up of five vertically integrated manufacturing and assembly divisions, each with their own history, specializations and products. Each division compliments the other with their unique skills and products and at the same time, each work together as a vertically integrated team to provide the most cost effective, high-quality interconnect products to our customers on time.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization via E-Verify.