Purchasing Manager
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) · Simsbury, CT · 3 mo ago
PurchasingFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with business and production requirements.
- Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
- Establish long-term agreements (LTAs) and contracts with key suppliers to secure supply chain continuity.
- 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.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field required.
- APICS/CPIM, CPSM, or PMP certification preferred.
- 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.
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.
- Excellent leadership and team development capabilities.
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.
- Team performance and employee engagement.