Procurement Agent

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is the world's leading supplier of in-flight entertainment and communication systems. Headquartered in Bothell, Washington, Panasonic Avionics Corporation maintains corporate and engineering offices in Lake Forest, California; regional centers in Dallas, Singapore, London, Tokyo and Dubai; and field service, maintenance and sales facilities throughout the world. System production facilities are in Osaka, Japan.

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is a subsidiary of Japan-based Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE: MC), known worldwide by its Panasonic brand name.

At Panasonic Avionics Corporation, we are committed to offering our team exciting challenges with compelling rewards. We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer (m/f/d/v). Pre-employment drug testing may be required.

We are currently looking to hire a Procurement Agent.

SUMMARY:

Supports the procurement process by documenting and administering contracts to completion. Prepares bidders list, requests for proposals and price quotations, purchase orders, and other formal procurement instruments, and provides guidance to less experienced procurement agents.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Commit the company by drafting and administering purchase orders and contracts, contract changes, and other procurement instruments within authorized limits.

Enhance opportunities to achieve program objectives by analyzing and negotiating mutually acceptable supplier price, schedules, and terms and conditions.

Manage supplier performance by monitoring and evaluating supplier compliance with contract cost, quality, and schedule requirements and by using a variety of problem solving techniques to identify and resolve problems.

Clarify issues, influence decision making, and resolve conflicts by interfacing with customers and suppliers and initiating written communications.

Comply with State and Federal procurement regulations by understanding and incorporating appropriate terms and conditions into procurement contracts.

Demonstrate knowledge of procurement policies and procedures by complying with legal requirements, procurement practices and ethical standards in all procurement processes.

Maintain compliant procurement documentation and confidentiality of propriety information by verifying contents against requirements and adhering to established policies and agreements.

Support Corporate goals for small business/small disadvantaged business by promoting the use of qualified sources and by seeking, encouraging, and assisting new candidates to become qualified.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Prefer a 4-year college degree or equivalent and 6-years of related experience.
Candidate should have good oral and written skills and the traits of an effective team member.
Proficient in MS Office software applications.
International and domestic travel required, up to 20 percent.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please go to our website at www.panasonic.aero Due to the high volume of interest, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. No phone calls please. All candidates must have a valid authorization to work in the U.S.


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