Procurement Agent I

Job Description

Job Description

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.

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

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Purchasing Agent collaborates cross-functionally with engineering, production, quality, and suppliers to maintain a reliable and efficient supply chain within a highly regulated aerospace environment. As a key member of the procurement team, this is a high-impact, high-visibility role suited for someone who thrives in fast-paced, early-stage environments and is motivated to help drive innovation in the aerospace and defense industry. This role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing parts while ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery to support aerospace manufacturing operations.

Key Performance Indictors:

• Source qualified vendors and procure electrical, mechanical, components, machine parts to support manufacturing and engineering requirements.
• Issue purchase orders and manage the full order lifecycle from placement through delivery.
• Knowledge of Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP). Evaluate supplier quotes, performance and negotiate pricing, lead times, terms and quality standard.
• Establish and onboard vendors, develop and maintain an approved suppliers list; support supplier audits and site visits.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery, quality compliance, and cost targets are met.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and quality to ensure parts meet specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier data within ERP systems. Capability to interpret engineering drawings, Bill of Materials and strong data analysis abilities. 
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to support business needs and scalability.
• Resolve supply chain issues including shortages, delays, and quality concerns.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and aerospace regulations.
• This position operates in a professional office environment with regular interaction with manufacturing, quality and engineering teams. 

• 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

• Provides input to management regarding problems such as shortages, design changes, and backlogs

• Identifies process creation and/ or improvement opportunities and strives for continuous improvement in the role and function
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualification/ Experience:

Education:

•    2+ years of purchasing, procurement or supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing and aerospace environment.

•    Familiarity with technical components (electrical, mechanical, fasteners, electromechanical).

•    Experience with ERP/MRP systems.

•    Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.

•    Attention to detail and accuracy.

•    Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

•    Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

•    Strong supplier relationship management.

•    Cost awareness(budget) and analytical thinking.

•    Experience in aerospace and defense industry procuring manufacturing hardware