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** Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company
** business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. to learn more.
** 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 race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
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