Purchasing Supervisor job opportunity at Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense.



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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Purchasing Supervisor
Experience: 10-years
Pattern: full-time
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loacation Simsbury, CT, United States Of America
loacation Simsbury, CT....United States Of America

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! ​ 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 an accomplished individual for the position of Purchasing Supervisor reporting to the Sr. Supply Chain & Logistics Manager in our Simsbury, CT location. Responsibilities: Supervises Buyers; assists in hiring, training, evaluation, and leading employees. Responsible for supplier sourcing, procurement and delivery of raw materials, machined components, contract manufacturing & services in support of Simsbury Energetics Assemblies Engineering Development and Operations teams.  Coordinates procurement on early product development programs in a team environment with Product Development Engineers, Production, Quality and other personnel for maximum operational effectiveness.  Works with Proposal Engineers and Development Engineering as procurement representative on new product business proposals.  Functions include:  leading the assessment of supply base capability vs need, supplier sourcing, risk assessment, supplier selection & development, negotiation with suppliers, supplier contract management, conflict resolution, and maintaining cost-effective inventory control for all materials.  Ensures that all regulatory and EBAD requirements with respect to purchasing, storage, and transportation of materials are adhered to.   Creates CPSR compliant procurement justification packages and procurement cost analysis in accordance with best practice and the requirements of FAR/DFAR.  Provide input in the supplier development process by evaluating suppliers’ performance and working with suppliers to facilitate improvements in quality, delivery, and cost. Experienced in low to medium volume, development level procurement in a collaborative, fast paced, team environment.  Manages multiple projects at the same time.  Maintains a high customer service level to all internal EBAD personnel and customers ensuring timely service in all procurement activities. Requirements: A minimum of 10+ years of production purchasing experience in the aerospace/defense industry is required. Bachelor’s degree required. Experience in a purchasing leadership role strongly preferred. Experience in FAR/DFAR requirements preferred. Ability to administer and supervise; exercise good judgement in appraising situations and making decisions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees. Experience in both low volume, development scale procurement (R&D), up to low / medium volume production procurement is required.  Understanding of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices and in-depth understanding ERP/MRP planning systems.  Strong skills in MS Windows – Excel, Word and Power-point.  Familiar with and able to work in MS Project.  The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communications skills.  CPSM and/ or CSCP certification a plus. Must be willing to travel.   Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an EO Employer-M/F/Veteran/ Disability.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class. 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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