Buyer/Planner

Buyer/Planner page is loaded## Buyer/Plannerlocations: Graham, KYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: REQ107149This 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. 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.* #J-18808-Ljbffr