At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! ​

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

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. 

Requirements:

• The ideal Candidate must have a BA/BS in Supply Chain, Finance, Business or relevant degree.  
• 2+ years of tactical purchasing experience, ideally within the Aerospace and Defense 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%).  

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.