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](https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more. **Job Description** EBAD seeks a **Buyer** supporting our direct and indirect spend and production programs, reporting to the Purchasing Manager in our Simsbury, CT location. **Responsibilities:** * Responsible for indirect and direct purchasing, alternative supplier sourcing, and delivery of materials & services in support of EBA&D Simsbury, CT Operations and Engineering Development teams.  * Creates and manages supplier Requests for Quotations, Purchase Orders and supply Kanbans.  * 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:** * BA/BS in Supply Chain, Finance, Business or relevant discipline. * 8+ 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._