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Ensign-Bickford Industries
Connecticut, USA
Full-time
Senior · 8+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago

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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%).
  • The anticipated yearly wage range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000. The salary range represents the range EBAD has established in good faith for this position and may vary based on qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
  • EBAD offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement benefits; paid time off and holidays; life and disability insurance; employee assistance and wellness resources; and incentive compensation eligibility, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions. Benefit eligibility may vary based on position, work location, employment status, and applicable plan provisions.
  • 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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