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SEACORP is seeking a well-qualified Purchasing Agent.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Summary: SEACORP is hiring a Purchasing Agent to execute procurement of all materials and equipment necessary for supporting on-site defense contracting tasks. Performs diversified buying duties which include procurement, vendor management, material negotiations and inventory levels. Plans and execute the procurement of materials needed in support of orders and forecasts. Negotiates favorable material costs, establishes contractual terms, reduces inventory, and manages supplier on time deliveries and quality.
Job Responsibilities Include:

• Purchase materials and supplies following established Company guidelines and procedures, including obtaining quotes, initiating purchase orders with job numbers and cost codes, and handling negotiations with vendors regarding price points of materials and supplies.
• Setting up and qualifying new vendors, which includes obtaining current COI and W9 as well as establishing payment and all other relevant terms and conditions.
• Maintains an adequate number of approved suppliers to ensure company requirements are met. Locates, evaluates and suggests qualified vendors to supply the Company with required materials and services as required.
• Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specification.
• Maintain appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and that supplier is aware of their performance.
• Manage inventory levels to support contract schedules and customer orders, while maintaining optimal and appropriate materials with lead-times.
• Communicate status of projects and requirements internally.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and company project/technical leads to resolve procurement related problems. Initiate and execute supplier corrective actions as needed.
• Determine root cause of material delays to prevent recurrence and negotiate adjusted delivery dates.

Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma/GED required; Associates level degree in a business discipline preferred
Experience: 3 years of purchasing experience required; experience with vendor negotiation in a defense contracting organization strongly preferred.
As a requirement of employment, all SEACORP employees must hold U.S. Citizenship.
Location: Norfolk, VA
Travel:
Clearance: No Clearance Required
Work Environment & Physical Demands: Office & Computer Laboratories - Sitting, standing, extended periods of time using a mouse and keyboard and viewing computer screens. Infrequent lifting of <40lbs. Movement between points within the same office or between buildings. Work is performed in generally consistent environmental conditions with some seasonality for temperature differences and lighting.
Successful candidates will enjoy competitive wages and a very rich benefit program, including:

• Medical Benefits: Choice of two medical insurance programs through Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
• Dental Benefits: A best in class Dental Insurance Plan through Delta Dental.
• Vision Benefits: An excellent Vision Benefit providing discounts and allowances for prescription glasses and contact lenses.
• Retirement Benefits: A qualified 401(k) Retirement Savings Account with a generous employer matching contribution up to 8% of your eligible compensation.
• Life Insurance Benefits: Employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance equal to your annual salary. Supplemental coverage is available for you and qualified family members as well as Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Additional Benefits: Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year (including 2 floating Holidays), a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Tuition Reimbursement, and Referral Bonuses.

Undersea, on the surface, or in the air, SEACORP leverages its software and engineering expertise to deliver cutting edge warfare systems.
SEACORP is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. SEACORP strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.