EBAD seeks a
Buyer supporting our indirect spend and production programs, reporting to the Purchasing Manager in our Moorpark, CA location.
Responsibilities:- Responsible for indirect and direct supplier purchasing, alternative supplier sourcing, and delivery of materials & services.
- 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:- The 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%).
Compensation: Salary Range: $75,000 - $110,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
