Buyer (Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing)

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Buyer | Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing | South Windsor, CT | Onsite | Up to $80K + Bonus | Every Other Friday Off

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Salary: $60,000 - $85,000 per year


A bit about us:

Founded more than a century ago and based in South Windsor, CT, with an additional office on the East Coast, we are an established aerospace and defense manufacturer serving military and commercial customers worldwide. We design and build mission-critical products that people depend on in demanding environments, and our work has supported the U.S. armed forces for generations.


Why join us?

Competitive Compensation: Up to $80,000 base salary (DOE) + Annual Discretionary Bonus and Incentives
Retirement Savings Plan
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, HSA, FSA, Critical Illness, Hospital, and Accident coverage
Paid Time Off
Every Other Friday Off: Four-day work week every other week
Professional Growth and Development
Mission-Driven Work: Source the materials behind life-saving equipment used by military and humanitarian teams worldwide


Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties
Research, select, and purchase quality products and materials that support manufacturing operations
Evaluate and select suppliers; negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and service expectations within delegated purchasing authority
Create purchase orders, gather supporting documents, and audit details to ensure process compliance
Process requisitions and keep management updated on order status
Partner with internal customers to expedite requisitions and resolve supply chain disruptions, including sourcing alternate providers
Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure on-time delivery
Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, total cost, quality, delivery, and supply risk to drive purchasing decisions
Resolve non-routine supplier performance, quality, delivery, and continuity issues; qualify alternate sources, negotiate corrective actions, or escalate risks
Initiate problem solving and corrective actions for suppliers with process or execution deficiencies
Inspect quality of received stock and escalate discrepancies to suppliers and management
Coordinate with inventory, stockroom, and management teams
Use the company vehicle to pick up and deliver parts to suppliers as needed
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support company needs
Maintain a safe, clean work area; safety glasses and composite toe shoes required on the shop floor

Qualifications

Needed:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field plus manufacturing supply chain experience, or minimum 4 years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment in lieu of a degree
Strong working knowledge of MRP and purchasing best practices
Experience with Infor VISUAL ERP or a similar ERP system
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems requirements (AS9100, ISO 9001)
Working knowledge of EAR and ITAR
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers and make sound purchasing decisions under deadlines
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by U.S. export control laws
Must pass background check, drug screen, motor vehicle record check, and physical exam
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs; fully onsite

Preferred:

Aerospace or defense manufacturing purchasing experience
Hands-on Infor VISUAL experience specifically
Experience driving supplier corrective actions (SCARs) and qualifying alternate sources

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