Buyer/Planner
Graham, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Job overview
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense seeks a Buyer in Graham, KY to manage indirect and direct supplier purchasing, create RFQs and purchase orders, assess supply base, negotiate contracts, and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting engineering and production teams.
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Experience Required
2 - 5 years
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.
Job Description
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 indirect and direct supplier purchasing, alternative supplier sourcing, and delivery of materials & services in support of EBA&D 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 or Business. 2 to 5 years tactical purchasing or related experience in 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 r ace, r eligion, color, s ex, age, disability, s exual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to r ace, r eligion, color, s ex, age, disability, s exual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
REQ107593
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