Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

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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
** 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 at Simsbury, CT location.
* 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 with respect to 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 processes 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:
* A Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in Procurement in Manufacturing environment or equivalent.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Background in Lean Manufacturing concepts desirable.
* Excellent PC skills in MS environment.
* CPSM and/or CPCM certification a plus.
* Ability to work independently, be curious, and self-motivated.
* Ability to work in fast pace environment, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
* Strong desire to drive process improvements and learn.
* 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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