Purchasing Manager

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.

Job Description

EBAD seeks an accomplished individual for the position of Purchasing Manager reporting to the Sr. Supply Chain & Logistics Manager in our Moorpark, CA location.

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading the procurement function to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and quality-focused acquisition of materials, components, and services required to support aerospace manufacturing and operations. This role oversees a team of Buyers, drives supplier performance, and partners cross-functionally to support production, engineering, and quality objectives. The Purchasing Manager ensures compliance with industry regulations, customer requirements, and company policies while fostering strategic supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities :

Procurement & Supplier Management

• 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.

Team Leadership & Development

Operational Excellence

Compliance & Risk Management

Qualifications : Education

Experience

Skills

Performance Metrics

Compensation :

Salary Range : $120,000 - $150,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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.