Buyer/Planner

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company; Graham (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) seeks a Buyer to support indirect spend and production programs from our Graham, KY location. You will manage supplier RFQs, POs, and Kanban, while coordinating with engineering teams to source materials and services.

The role requires 2–5 years in procurement within Aerospace/Defense, knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems. Strong communication, detail orientation, and travel up to 10% are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, Finance or Business; 2–5 years tactical purchasing experience in Aerospace/Defense.
• Experience with low/medium volume procurement (R&D) to production procurement.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government procurement documentation requirements.
• Proficient in MS Windows – Excel, Word, PowerPoint and MS Project.
• Detail oriented, able to multitask, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to travel 0–10%.

Responsibilities

• Handle indirect and direct supplier purchasing, sourcing, and delivery of materials and services for Graham, KY operations and engineering development teams.
• Create and manage supplier RFQs, Purchase Orders, and supply Kanban systems.
• Assess supply base capability, source suppliers, perform risk assessments, negotiate, schedule, and manage PO activity to ensure on-time delivery at total cost.
• Serve as procurement representative on new product proposals with Proposal/Development Engineers.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for purchasing, storage, and transportation of materials.
• Develop procurement cost justifications per CPSR, FAR and DFAR.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers and internal customers.
• Work independently on multiple projects at a tactical level.

Skills

Procurement

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain, Finance or Business

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you’ll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!

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.