Buyer/Planner

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. • Graham, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. EBAD seeks a Buyer supporting our direct spend and production programs, reporting to the Senior Supply Chain and Logistics Manager in our Graham, KY location.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, Finance, Business or relevant degree.
• 5+ years of tactical purchasing experience, ideally within the Aerospace and Defense, automotive or medical manufacturing 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%).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct supplier purchasing, alternative supplier sourcing, and delivery of materials & services in support of EBAD 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level