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Buyer, Sourcing Specialist

Buyer, Sourcing Specialist

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense CompanySimsbury, CT
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

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.

EBA&D seeks a procurement professional for the position of Buyer, reporting to the Supply Chain Manager.

Responsibilities :

  • Responsible for day-to-day supplier relationship management : quality, delivery, and price negotiations, conflict resolution, and problem solving.
  • Responsible for executing procurement activities for materials and services for assigned categories in support of EBA&D Electronics Value Stream in Simsbury, CT.
  • Develops and implements sourcing plans, price justification packages, and cost analysis in accordance with the requirements.
  • Coordinates activities with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other internal stakeholders for maximum operational effectiveness.
  • Maintains accurate supplier and material records in Company’s ERP system. Utilizes Company systems to maximize procurement efficiencies.
  • Ensures that all regulatory and company requirements for procurement, storage, and transportation of materials are adhered to (DFAR / FAR / CPSR).
  • Leads or participates in continuous improvement activities to gain expertise and tailor sourcing practices to best fit the organizational requirements.
  • Provides input in the Supplier Development process by continually evaluating suppliers’ performance and facilitating improvements in cost, quality, and delivery.

Requirements :

  • The Candidate must have a BA / BS in Supply Chain, Finance or Business. 2 to 5 years tactical procurement 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. Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit, be curious and self-motivated.
  • Must be willing to travel as needed (0-10%).
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