Supplier Program Manager - Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) : Job Details

Supplier Program Manager

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)

Job Location : Simsbury,CT, USA

Posted on : 2025-07-16T01:00:20Z

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At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!Job DescriptionEnsign-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.

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionProject Management and Information Technology
  • IndustriesDefense and Space Manufacturing

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