What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer/Planner position at Ensign-Bickford Industries?
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 :
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.
