Buyer

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company • Moorpark, CA

12d • $75,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

EBAD seeks a Buyer to support indirect spend and production programs at its Moorpark, California location. The position reports to the Purchasing Manager and manages purchasing and supplier activities to support timely delivery of quality materials and services at the lowest total cost. The Buyer also represents procurement in new product business proposals and ensures purchasing activities meet applicable regulatory and government procurement requirements.

The successful candidate works independently and manages multiple tactical projects in a dynamic, changing environment. Travel may be required as needed, estimated at 0–10%. The stated salary range is $75,000–$110,000 per year; salary depends on the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Business.
• 2 to 5 years of tactical purchasing or related experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• 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 with MS Windows applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Detail-oriented, able to multitask, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to excel in a dynamic, changeable work environment; energetic and positive; able to work independently; entrepreneurial spirit.
• Willingness to travel as needed (0–10%).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in both low-volume, development-scale procurement (R&D) and low/medium-volume production procurement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage indirect and direct supplier purchasing, alternative supplier sourcing, and delivery of materials and services.
• Create and manage supplier Requests for Quotations, Purchase Orders, and supply Kanbans.
• Assess supply-base capabilities against needs; source and select suppliers; conduct risk assessments, supplier development, negotiations, scheduling, ERP/MRP planning, Purchase Order management, conflict resolution, and supplier follow-up to support on-time delivery of high-quality products at the lowest total cost.
• Represent procurement when working with Proposal Engineers and Development Engineering on new product business proposals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for purchasing, storage, and transportation of materials.
• Develop procurement cost justifications consistent with Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) requirements.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities and work with suppliers and internal customers to improve cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Work independently and manage multiple projects at a tactical level.

What This Job Offers

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