Supply chain manager Jobs in Hartford, CT

Job Opportunity At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company, 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!

Job Description

The Supply Chain Compliance Manager is a key part of the Supply Chain team which represents multiple locations across the continental United States and supports all EBAD market segments. This position shall oversee and ensure full compliance with federal, state and commercial regulations as they pertain to supply chain activities within our aerospace and defense manufacturing operations.

• Responsible for ensuring adherence to government contracting requirements (e.g., CPSR, FAR / DFARS), commercial standards, small business and internal policies while supporting procurement strategies and supply chain management.
• Develop, implement, maintain and certify procurement compliance procedures and controls.
• Assist in drafting and revising procurement and compliance policies to meet evolving regulatory standards.
• Lead training and company awareness on contractual requirements, federal regulations, and the small business subcontracting program.
• The Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) - Manage and champion the company's small business subcontracting program with Supply Chain Managers / Buyers and other applicable cross functional teams to meet annual SBLO sourcing objectives, align with sourcing strategies, address customer requests, and ensures compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable federal regulations.
• Conduct internal audits of procurement processes and documentation for compliance.
• Support regulatory audits and assessments by government agencies or third-party auditors.
• Review and validate supplier certifications (e.g., small business status, ITAR, cybersecurity compliance).
• Support the contract and subcontract flow-down of applicable clauses to suppliers and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Assisting with source selection processes to ensure regulatory compliance and small business subcontracting is a key factor in decision-making.
• Work with supply chain management teams to identify and mitigate compliance risks in the supply base.
• Ensure supplier vetting processes align with trade compliance, cybersecurity (e.g., NIST SP 800-171 / CMMC), and ethical sourcing standards.
• Support reporting obligations for procurement under government contracts (e.g., EEO, anti-trafficking, conflict minerals).

Requirements :

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.