Ebad
Purchasing Manager
Simsbury, CT
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
NegotiationSAPSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementERPLeadershipCommunication
About the role
- At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with business and production requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance metrics (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness) and drive corrective actions when needed.
- Manage supplier risk, ensuring compliance with AS9100/ISO standards and other aerospace regulatory requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Buyers and Procurement Specialists.
- Partner with Material Planning, Production, Engineering, and Quality to ensure material availability for production schedules.
- Optimize ERP/MRP purchasing parameters to balance inventory levels and lead time requirements.
- Implement cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, value engineering, and supply chain efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes and policies.
- Support internal and external audits related to purchasing and supplier management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field required.
- 7+ years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within the aerospace or defense industry.
- Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing supply chains, regulatory requirements, and supplier qualification processes.
- Proven experience in contract negotiation, cost reduction, and supplier development.
- Education
- Experience
Nice to have
- APICS/CPIM, CPSM, or PMP certification preferred.
Skills
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, IFS, or similar).
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence decision-making.
- Performance Metrics
- Supplier on-time delivery performance.
- Achievement of cost savings/avoidance goals.
- Inventory turns and material availability to support production.
- Supplier quality performance and compliance audit results.
- Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Company info
- Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future.
- If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!
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