• Supplier Program Manager

    Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense (Simsbury, CT)


    This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here (https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more.

    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 purchasing professional for the position of Supplier Program Manager reporting to the Senior Supplier Program Manager.

    Responsibilities:

    The Supplier Program Manager will work with the Supplier Development Engineer, Program Managers, Production Managers and Engineering functions and acts as the primary and accountable point of contact on key supplier performance and schedules. The successful candidate will:

     

    + Performs project planning, implementation, and reporting using informal/formal program/project and risk management tools and techniques to mitigate cost, schedule and technical impacts to the organization

    + Provides program direction during all phases of the program (proposal, contract negotiation/award, program kickoff, program execution, program close out) to accomplish cost, technical, and schedule objectives and proactively works with the team and supplier to address and mitigate the impact of unplanned events (failures, realized risks, material issues, etc.) on the organization

    + Serves as the primary supplier point of contact and “voice of the customer” within the organization. Balances and negotiates all changes to the project plan to ensure program objectives and expectations are aligned and executable.

    + Works to resolve conflicts among the team (including the supplier), aligns expectations, and develops both short term and long term executable plans to lead the program to successful conclusion.

    + Work in partnership with the Supplier to manage key supplier master schedules

    + Participate and recommend selection of key suppliers during the development process

    + Assess with Supplier Engineer, manufacturability and capability for newly awarded work.

    + Create AWA based on SIOP PWIN assessments and Long lead time constraints

    + Select Suppliers for Oversight or advanced supplier Audits.

    + Participate in Proposal reviews and evaluate Lead Time requirements vs PWIN

    + Exhibits excellent business judgment required to work effectively to resolve supplier issues.

    Requirements:

    The successful candidate must have a BA/BS or MA/MS in supply chain, business, engineering or management.

     

    + 5+ years of experience in Contract, Engineering, Project or Program Management in the Aerospace and Defense industry.

    + Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of management

    + Understanding of risk management, technical design and manufacturing processes

    + Business management skills

     

    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.

     

    Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. As One EBI, we innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value.

     

    Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world.

     

    Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) is a global science and technology organization with unparalleled leadership positions in attractive industries and markets. We are EBI, positioned to take on some of the world's most complex technological and scientific challenges in diagnostics, pet food science, and aerospace and defense.

     

    Click here to learn about our Core Values (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/ebi-core-values/)

     

    We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards. With that commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service, this cornerstone is the foundation of who we are as a company and our winning vision.

     

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