Buyer
About The Position
Ensign-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
- Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment
- Ability to work independently
Nice To Haves
- Strong background in Lean Manufacturing concepts desirable
- CPSM and/or CPCM certification a plus
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
