Buyer

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. • Moorpark, CA

12d • $75,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

EBAD is seeking a Buyer to support indirect spend and production programs at its Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business in Moorpark, California. The Buyer reports to the Purchasing Manager and is responsible for purchasing from direct and indirect suppliers, sourcing alternatives, and ensuring delivery of materials and services. The role manages supplier quotations, purchase orders, Kanban processes, supplier selection and development, negotiations, scheduling, ERP/MRP planning, order follow-up, and supplier performance to support high-quality, on-time delivery at the lowest total cost.

The Buyer represents procurement in new-product proposals, ensures compliance with purchasing, storage, and transportation regulations, and develops procurement cost justifications consistent with CPSR, FAR, and DFAR requirements. The position also supports continuous improvement with suppliers and internal customers and independently manages multiple tactical projects. Travel may be required as needed, estimated at 0–10%. The stated salary range is $75,000–$110,000 per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Business.
• 2–5 years of tactical purchasing or related experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Understanding of continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices, and basic ERP system operations.
• 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, changing work environment and work independently; energetic and positive, with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Willingness to travel as needed (0–10%).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with low-volume, development-scale procurement (R&D) through low- to medium-volume production procurement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods and services from direct and indirect suppliers, source alternative suppliers, and coordinate delivery of materials and services.
• Create and manage supplier Requests for Quotations, Purchase Orders, and supply Kanbans.
• Assess supply-base capability and needs; conduct sourcing, risk assessment, supplier selection and development, supplier negotiations, and scheduling.
• Perform ERP/MRP system planning and supplier Purchase Order management, resolve conflicts, and follow up with suppliers to support on-time delivery of high-quality products at the lowest total cost.
• Represent procurement in new-product business proposals with Proposal Engineers and Development Engineering.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for purchasing, storage, and transportation of materials.
• Develop procurement cost justifications consistent with CPSR, FAR, and DFAR requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities with suppliers and internal customers to improve cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Independently manage multiple tactical projects.

What This Job Offers

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