Location: Graham,KY, USA
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 DescriptionEBAD 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.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. Over the last 186 years, EBI has grown into a global science and technology leader in pet food science, space and defense, and diagnostic solutions. Our businesses are unified by a common shared operating system and a common set of Core Values.Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world. The simple truth is: When you are a part of our team, you stand head and shoulders above the rest.We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards, with a commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships, and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service.Click here to learn about our Core Values ( InternationalAFB is the leader in pet food flavor enhancers. Ensuring product performance for pet food manufacturers—and their customers—is our business.⠀Cawood ( is the UK's leading scientific group, recognized for its technical capability and value-added service to customers in land-based industries.⠀ Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company ( is a global leader in precision energetic systems and other innovative explosives, non-explosive and electromechanical solutions for the defense and aerospace markets.⠀ EnviroLogix ( is an industry leader in the development and manufacturing of tests for the rapid detection of GMOs and mycotoxins throughout the worldwide food production chain.