Strategic Aerospace Buyer & Supplier Lead

Ensign-Bickford Industries; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in Simsbury, CT is seeking a Buyer to support direct and indirect spend and production programs. You will report to the Purchasing Manager and manage supplier RFQs, POs, and supply Kanbans.

The role requires a BA/BS in a related field and 8+ years in tactical purchasing within Aerospace & Defense, with strong MS Office and ERP experience. Travel up to 10% may be required. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in supply chain, finance, business or related discipline.
• 8+ years of tactical purchasing in Aerospace & Defense.
• Experience with R&D procurement to production procurement.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government procurement documentation.
• Proficient with MS Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Purchase indirect and direct materials and services, sourcing, and delivery to Simsbury operations.
• Create and manage RFQs, Purchase Orders, and supply Kanbans.
• Assess supply base capability, supplier sourcing, risk assessment, and supplier development.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage scheduling and PO follow-up.
• Collaborate with Proposal Engineers and Development Engineering as procurement representative on new proposals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for purchasing, storage, and transportation.
• Prepare procurement cost justifications per CPSR, FAR and DFARS.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement with suppliers and internal customers.
• Manage multiple projects independently at a tactical level.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Verbal and written communication

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

ERP systems

Education

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

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in Simsbury, CT is seeking a Buyer to support direct and indirect spend and production programs. You will report to the Purchasing Manager and manage supplier RFQs, POs, and supply Kanbans.

The role requires a BA/BS in a related field and 8+ years in tactical purchasing within Aerospace & Defense, with strong MS Office and ERP experience. Travel up to 10% may be required. Equal opportunity employer.