Buyer

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in Simsbury, CT seeks a Buyer to manage direct and indirect purchasing for production and development programs. You will report to the Purchasing Manager and collaborate with engineering teams to source materials, issue POs, and optimize cost and delivery while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will have 8+ years in aerospace procurement, strong negotiation skills, and experience with ERP/MRP systems, CPSR/FAR/DFARS, and

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, Finance, Business or relevant discipline.
• 8+ years tactical purchasing experience in Aerospace and Defense.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS and CPSR-related procurement documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Windows MS Office and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage indirect and direct purchasing for Simsbury, CT operations and engineering.
• Create and manage supplier RFQs, POs, and supply Kanbans.
• Assess supply base capability, source suppliers, and manage risk.
• Negotiate with suppliers and ensure on-time delivery of quality products at total cost.
• Collaborate with proposal and development engineers on new product proposals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for purchasing, storage, and transport of materials.
• Support CPSR compliance and continuous improvement with internal/external partners.

Skills

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain, Finance, Business

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

MS Project

ERP systems

Job description

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here to learn more.

Job Description

EBAD seeks a Buyer supporting our direct and indirect spend and production programs, reporting to the Purchasing Manager in our Simsbury, CT location.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for indirect and direct purchasing, alternative supplier sourcing, and delivery of materials & services in support of EBA&D Simsbury, CT Operations and Engineering Development teams.
• Creates and manages supplier Requests for Quotations, Purchase Orders and supply Kanbans.
• Performs assessment of supply base capability vs need, supplier sourcing, risk assessment, supplier selection & development, negotiation with suppliers, scheduling, ERP / MRP system planning, supplier Purchase Order management, conflict resolution and manages supplier follow up activity to ensure on time delivery of high quality products at least total cost.
• Works with Proposal Engineers and Development Engineering as procurement representative on new product business proposals.
• Ensures that all regulatory requirements with respect to purchasing, storage, and transportation of materials are adhered to.
• Develops procurement cost justifications consistent with requirements of the Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DFAR (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations).
• Participation in Continuous Improvement activities, working with suppliers and internal customers to facilitate improvements in cost, quality and on-time delivery.
• Works independently and manages multiple projects, at the same time, at a tactical level.

Requirements:

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, Finance, Business or relevant discipline.
• 8+ years tactical purchasing or related experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Experience in both low volume, development scale procurement (R&D), to low/medium volume production procurement is desirable.
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices and basic operation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and related government procurement documentation requirements.
• Strong skills in MS Windows - Excel, Word, Power-point and MS Project.
• The candidate must be detail orientated, ability to multi-task and have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Excels in a dynamic, changeable work environment. Energetic and positive. Ability to work independently. Processes an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Must be willing to travel as needed (0-10%).

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.