EEE Senior Procurement Agent (Contract)

Epirus•Torrance, CA

4h•$122,500 - $156,000

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity at an innovative, high-growth defense technology company. As a Senior Procurement Agent (Contract), you will lead the sourcing and procurement of Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) components, as well as complex PCB and PCBA solutions, supporting multiple programs from prototype through production. In this role, you will manage the full lifecycle of procurement for printed circuit boards and assemblies, including both turnkey builds and discrete component sourcing. You will work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to support new product introduction (NPI) efforts, ensuring that Bills of Materials (BOMs) are strategically sourced, cost-effective, and aligned with program timelines. The ideal candidate brings deep experience navigating the complexities of electronics supply chains, including contract manufacturers, global component distribution, and risk mitigation for constrained or obsolete parts.. If you are someone who enjoys launching new products, influencing component selection, strategically sourcing and developing suppliers and owning a project from cradle-to-grave, then this is the role for you.

Requirements

BS degree, or equivalent work experience, in Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent field.
8+ years of procurement experience in Aerospace/Defense or related industry
Significant procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on EEE components.
Strong knowledge of PCB and PCBA sourcing, including turnkey solutions and component-level purchasing.
Support implementation and drive CPSR compliance
Strong experience with drafting agreements (i.e. SOWs and MSAs)
Knowledge of AS9100 standards
Experience with Supplier Development and Management
Experience with developing and improving processes, procedures and work instructions
Strong written and oral communication skills
Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization
Organized; comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
US Citizen and/or Permanent Resident (future security clearance may be required)

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in sourcing electro-mechanical/PCBA/build-to-print assembly procurement and manufacturing (contract manufacturing)
Experience with/exposure to Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Data Analytics experience– BAQs, SQL, DMT, Query/Script creation
Experience with ERP systems (i.e. SAP, Oracle, Deltek)
Experience with Supply Chain Trade Compliance

Responsibilities

Lead RFI/RFP/RFQ for direct materials
Leads direct material procurements for multiple programs and projects
Delegate/Execute purchase orders for production parts using a Bill of Materials (BOM)
Support continuous improvement initiatives for cost savings, quality improvement, and on-time delivery.
Maintain accurate and organized records
Lead supplier risk identification, mitigation and contingency planning
Lead supplier open order and scorecard meetings for critical suppliers
Lead price negotiations and terms & conditions
Lead and conduct supplier/vendor site audits
Other duties as assigned