Aerospace Buyer & Planner - Strategic Sourcing & Delivery

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD); Graham (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) in Graham, KY seeks a Buyer to manage direct spend supporting production and engineering. You will report to the Senior Supply Chain and Logistics Manager and collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure materials on time and at the best total cost.

Ideal candidates hold a related degree and 2+ years in tactical purchasing within Aerospace/Defense, with strong knowledge of ERP, regulatory requirements, and supplier management.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, Finance, Business or relevant degree.
• 2+ years of tactical purchasing experience in Aerospace and Defense.
• Experience with low-volume development procurement and low/medium-volume production.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and basic ERP operation.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS government procurement requirements.
• Strong MS Windows skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication.
• Able to work independently in a dynamic environment; entrepreneurial spirit.
• Willingness to travel 0–10%.

Responsibilities

• Direct supplier purchasing and sourcing; deliver materials & services.
• Create and manage RFQs, purchase orders, and supply Kanbans.
• Assess supply base capability, sourcing, risk assessment, supplier development, negotiation, planning, PO management, and on-time delivery.
• Support engineers as procurement representative on new product proposals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for purchasing, storage, and transportation.
• Develop procurement cost justifications per CPSR, FAR and DFAR requirements.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement with suppliers and internal customers.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously at a tactical level.

Skills

Supply Chain Knowledge

Procurement

Vendor Sourcing

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Detail Orientation

Project Management

Travel readiness

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain, Finance, Business or relevant degree

Tools

MS Project

ERP systems

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) in Graham, KY seeks a Buyer to manage direct spend supporting production and engineering. You will report to the Senior Supply Chain and Logistics Manager and collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure materials on time and at the best total cost.

Ideal candidates hold a related degree and 2+ years in tactical purchasing within Aerospace/Defense, with strong knowledge of ERP, regulatory requirements, and supplier management.