Supplier Onboarding and Compliance Agent

Job Description

Job Description

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Onboarding and Compliance Agent, in Torrance, CA.

Pay Rate : $50 - $60 / hr

Contract to hire - contract duration 6 months

Job Description :

This is an exciting role an innovative, high-growth defense technology company. We are seeking a detail-oriented and savvy Supplier Onboarding and Compliance Agent to join our team. This role focuses on onboarding and maintaining supplier records, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and leveraging direct experience to build processes to meet industry standards and requirements. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills. We are also looking for someone who can jump in and drive tactical day to day execution while keeping a strategic roadmap in mind.

Responsibilities :

• Manage and process all requirements for the onboarding and offboarding of suppliers ensuring compliance with company policies, FAR / DFARS requirements, and industry standards.
• Conduct due diligence on potential suppliers to assess their suitability.
• Assess and facilitate the completion of necessary documentation, including accreditations, insurance certificates, and compliance forms.
• Act as a liaison between vendors and internal teams to address issues, provide guidance, and maintain strong working relationships.
• Responsible for accurate data entry in Epirus' ERP system.
• Help create and maintain Supplier Onboarding policies, procedures and process-flows.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and collaboration with internal partners and external vendors.
• Perform detailed credit analysis of suppliers to mitigate financial risk.
• Resolve supplier onboarding issues and disputes in a timely and professional manner.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for new suppliers during the onboarding process, addressing enquiries and providing guidance.
• Foster positive relationships with suppliers, establishing clear lines of communication and building trust.
• Maintain accurate records of vendor agreements, certifications, and compliance-related documentation.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining Supplier metrics, as directed.
• Evaluate supplier risk utilizing third party tools and checks.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Skills and Experience :

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Company Description

PDS Defense offers talent acquisition and SOW / Engineering solutions in the aerospace, defense, machinery, communications, energy, technology and service industries.

We’re focused on developing strong, lasting relationships with our customers to deliver creative and comprehensive solutions that support their talent acquisition strategies. Our flexible business model allows us to provide not only solutions for contract and direct opportunities, but also offload engineering design services, SOW projects, and more.

Company Description

PDS Defense offers talent acquisition and SOW / Engineering solutions in the aerospace, defense, machinery, communications, energy, technology and service industries.\r\n\r\nWe’re focused on developing strong, lasting relationships with our customers to deliver creative and comprehensive solutions that support their talent acquisition strategies. Our flexible business model allows us to provide not only solutions for contract and direct opportunities, but also offload engineering design services, SOW projects, and more.