Buyer/Planner

Ensign-Bickford Industries; Alabama; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company seeks a Buyer to support indirect spend and production programs reporting to a senior manager in Graham, KY. You will handle supplier RFQs, POs, and sourcing activities, ensuring on-time delivery and quality while adhering to CPSR and FAR/DFARS requirements.

The role requires 2–5 years of aerospace procurement experience, ERP/MS Office proficiency, and strong communication. Occasional travel is expected (0–10%).

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, Finance or Business.
• 2–5 years tactical purchasing experience in Aerospace/Defense.
• Experience with both development scale (R&D) and production procurement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process indirect and direct supplier purchasing and sourcing for Graham, KY operations.
• Create and manage supplier RFQs, POs, and Kanban systems.
• Assist in supplier capability assessments, negotiations, scheduling, and cost analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written comms

Multi-tasking

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain, Finance or Business

2–5 years purchasing experience in Aerospace/Defense

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project)

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 indirect spend and production programs, reporting to the Senior Supply Chain and Logistics Manager in our Graham, Ky, location.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for indirect and direct supplier purchasing, alternative supplier sourcing, and delivery of materials & services in support of EBA&D Graham, Ky Operations and Engineering Development teams.
• Creates and manages supplier Requests for Quotations, Purchase Orders and supply Kanban's.
• 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

• The ideal Candidate must have a BA/BS in Supply Chain, Finance or Business. 2 to 5 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.