• Supplier Onboarding and Compliance Agent

    PDS Defense (Torrance, CA)


    Administrative/Clerical

    **Supplier Onboarding and Compliance Agent** Torrance, CA Posted: 9/8/2025

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    212912

    Job Category:

    Administrative/Clerical

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Shift:

    1

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Onboarding and Compliance Agent, in Torrance, CA. Job ID#212912

     

    Pay Rate: $50 - $60/hr

    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:

    * Minimum 5 years of experience in at least one of the following areas: supplier onboarding, buying, contracts, data management, accounts payable, 3rd party risk management processes, or other related experience.

    * Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related fields.

    * Confident when speaking and presenting to small groups internally for knowledge sharing.

    * Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

    * Advanced communication skills (written and verbal).

    * Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization.

    * Organized; comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

    * Possess an ownership mentality

    Preferred Skills and Experience:

    * Strong knowledge of vendor management principles, practices, and tools.

    * Exposure to Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma.

    * Basic understanding of government contracting requirements.

    * Advanced Microsoft Excel, Python, SQL skills for data analysis, pivots, etc.

    * PowerBi skills with some practical experience (ex. building simple dashboards).

    * Previous experience with other supplier onboarding systems.

    * Direct experience with Oracle Fusion ERP system.

     

    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.

    Job Requirements

    Minimum Security Clearance:

    No Clearance

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 1-866-224-2745 to contact us. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

     

    The law requires PDS Defense, Inc. to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following links: EEO is the Law (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/ePlMC0R2ANfGQpN8fwGT6N?domain=dol.gov) and EEO is the Law Supplement (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/2ji7CgJx7OSAKDEkCotaGv?domain=dol.gov)

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/SVkaCjRvAjfnDVo9H5iV66?domain=dol.gov) for more information.

     

    As a Federal Contractor, PDS Defense, Inc. is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information, please click on the following link: E-Verify (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/VrGvCkRw6kfOAP2Ni962JR?domain=e-verify.uscis.gov)

     

    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

     

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ .

     

    Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

     

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/

    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    + The California Fair Chance Act

    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled