Buyer

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. Click here ( 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.

EBAD seeks a purchasing professional for the position of Buyer, reporting to the Purchasing Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for procurement of raw materials, machined components, contract manufacturing & services in support of EBAD Moorpark, CA Operations team.

• Experience working with Aerospace and Defense procurement products and processes. Coordinates procurement activities with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other personnel for maximum operational effectiveness.

• Functions include ERP / MRP system planning, supplier selection & development, negotiation with suppliers, scheduling, supplier contract management, conflict resolution, and maintaining cost-effective inventory control for all materials.

• Ensures that all regulatory requirements with respect to purchasing, storage, and transportation of materials are adhered to.

• Develops procurement justification packages and procurement cost analysis in accordance with the requirements of FAR/DFAR.

• Leads or participates in continuous improvement activities within the organization.

• Provide input in the Supplier Development process by evaluating suppliers’ performance and communicating with suppliers to facilitate improvements in cost, quality, and delivery.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years of relevant experience, or a related two-year post-high school diploma/certificate, and a minimum of six years of relevant experience.

• Must possess core competence in purchasing and materials control services, MRP/ERP systems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing concepts desirable.

• Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment.

• Ability to work independently

• CPSM and/or CPCM certification a plus.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $75,000 - $105,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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.

Ensign-Bickford Industries, ( (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. As One EBI, we innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value.

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Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) is a global science and technology organization with unparalleled leadership positions in attractive industries and markets. We are EBI, positioned to take on some of the world's most complex technological and scientific challenges in diagnostics, pet food science, and aerospace and defense.

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