Job DescriptionEnsign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is a leader in energetic system solutions offered to aerospace and defense customers for a wide array of applications.
EBAD products & capabilities set the U.S. standard and are highly sought after in the international community.
EBAD seeks a purchasing professional for the position of
Buyer, reporting to the
Purchasing Manager.Responsibilities:- Responsible for procurement of raw materials, machined components, contract manufacturing & services in support of EBAD Moorpark, CA Operations team.
- Experience working with Aerospace and Defense procurement products and processes. Coordinates procurement activities with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other personnel for maximum operational effectiveness.
- Functions include ERP / MRP system planning, supplier selection & development, negotiation with suppliers, scheduling, supplier contract management, conflict resolution, and maintaining cost-effective inventory control for all materials.
- Ensures that all regulatory requirements with respect to purchasing, storage, and transportation of materials are adhered to.
- Develops procurement justification packages and procurement cost analysis in accordance with the requirements of FAR/DFAR.
- Leads or participates in continuous improvement activities within the organization.
- Provide input in the Supplier Development process by evaluating suppliers' performance and communicating with suppliers to facilitate improvements in cost, quality, and delivery.
Requirements:- A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of relevant experience, or a related two-year post-high school diploma/certificate, and a minimum of six years of relevant experience.
- Must possess core competence in purchasing and materials control services, MRP/ERP systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong background in Lean Manufacturing concepts desirable.
- Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment.
- Ability to work independently
- CPSM and/or CPCM certification a plus.
Compensation: Salary Range: $75,000 - $105,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
