Buyer/Planner
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.Kentucky, United States
Posted March 12, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate focused in space & defense, pet food science, and biotechnology. We participate in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. EBI companies are unified by a common shared operating system and a common set of values. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtbAX8YW9Ts
Job Description
The Buyer/Planner position is a critical role within the Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company, supporting indirect spend and production programs, and reporting to the Senior Supply Chain and Logistics Manager in Graham, KY. The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in Supply Chain, Finance, or Business, with 2 to 5 years of tactical purchasing experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
Requirements
- BA/BS in Supply Chain, Finance, or Business
- 2 to 5 years tactical purchasing experience in Aerospace and Defense industry
- Experience in low volume, development scale procurement (R&D), to low/medium volume production procurement
- Understanding of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices
- 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
- Detail orientated, ability to multi-task, and excellent written and verbal communications skills
