EnsignBickford Aerospace & Defense Co

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EnsignBickford Aerospace & Defense Co • $80K — $95K *
Simsbury, CT 06070In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or relevant field.
  • 8+ years of tactical purchasing experience in Aerospace and Defense.
  • Experience in low/medium volume production and R&D procurement.
  • Strong understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with FAR/DFARS and government procurement documentation.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Excel and Project.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage direct and indirect purchasing for materials and services.
  • Create and manage supplier RFQs, Purchase Orders, and Kanban systems.
  • Assess supply base capabilities and manage supplier relationships.
  • Collaborate with engineering on new product proposals as the procurement representative.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in purchasing processes.
  • Develop cost justifications per contracting regulations and standards.
  • Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives with suppliers and teams.

Benefits

  • Supportive work environment with a focus on team collaboration.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement.
  • Engagement in diverse projects across Operations and Engineering.
  • Potential for flexible working conditions.
Full 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%).


About EnsignBickford Aerospace & Defense Co

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBA&D) is a leading supplier of energetic materials, non-lethal products, and weapon systems to the aerospace and defense industry. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut. EBA&D's products are used in a wide range of applications including missile systems, aircraft ejection seats, and space launch vehicles. The company has a long history of innovation and has been awarded numerous patents for its technologies. EBA&D is a subsidiary of Ensign-Bickford Industries, a privately held company that also operates in the mining and petrochemical industries.
Learn more about EnsignBickford Aerospace & Defense Co
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
* Ladders Estimates

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