Buyer

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense • Moorpark, CA

10d

About The Position

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is seeking a Buyer to support indirect spend and production programs at its Moorpark, California location. The Buyer reports to the Purchasing Manager and handles supplier purchasing, sourcing, delivery, and supplier management for materials and services. The role supports both new product proposals and production procurement, while ensuring compliance with purchasing, storage, transportation, and government procurement requirements.

The Buyer works independently and manages multiple projects at a tactical level. The position also contributes to continuous improvement with suppliers and internal customers to improve cost, quality, and on-time delivery. Travel may be required as needed, estimated at 0–10%.

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 in MS Windows applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Detail-oriented, able to multitask, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to excel in a dynamic, changeable work environment and work independently.
• Energetic and positive, with an 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.

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 capability against needs; conduct supplier sourcing, risk assessment, selection, and development.
• Negotiate with suppliers, manage scheduling and ERP/MRP system planning, oversee supplier Purchase Orders, resolve conflicts, and follow up with suppliers to ensure 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 Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities with suppliers and internal customers to improve cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Manage multiple projects independently at a tactical level.

What This Job Offers

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