Aerospace Buyer II: NPI & Supplier Lead

Attalon; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Attalon in Bloomfield, CT is seeking a Buyer II to manage purchasing, expediting, and supplier coordination for production materials with a strong focus on new product introduction and development. You will ensure part readiness, supplier engagement, BOM alignment, and timely transitions from development to production.

The role requires collaborating with Engineering, Program Management, Contracts, Quality, and Compliance, and maintaining FAR/DFARS compliance while identifying long-lead items

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in supply chain or procurement.
• Strong ability to manage supplier communications and production-driven priorities.
• Ability to manage fast-paced, cross-functional engineering interactions.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical information related to precision engineered components.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Excellent time-management, organizational, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchase orders for materials, equipment, supplies, and services that support engineering, development, and ongoing operations.
• Issue RFQs to approved suppliers, evaluate quotations, negotiate pricing and delivery terms, and place POs in accordance with procurement policies.
• Manage PO updates, delivery schedules, and follow-up activities to resolve delays, shortages, and other supply issues.
• Lead Supply Chain activities for development projects from concept through launch, ensuring materials and services meet program timelines.
• Represent Supply Chain on cross-functional development teams, working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Program Management.
• Track and manage long-lead items, procurement milestones, and material readiness for prototype and development builds
• Monitor project inventory and identify risks that could affect build schedules or material availability.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, selection, and onboarding activities for new technologies, components, and assemblies.
• Guide and support supplier qualification and capability assessments in coordination with Supplier Quality and Engineering teams.
• Ensure full compliance with ITAR, EAR, and other export control requirements, including supplier eligibility and proper handling of controlled technical data.
• Assist in preparing supply chain plans outlining sourcing needs, risks, and supplier actions for assigned programs.
• Own Engineering Change Order (ECO) execution from a supply chain perspective, ensuring timely supplier alignment and continuity of supply.
• Serve as the backup for Shipping, including preparing outbound shipments and completing required ERP transactions.

Skills

Supplier communications

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

IFS/Oracle ERP

Job description

Attalon in Bloomfield, CT is seeking a Buyer II to manage purchasing, expediting, and supplier coordination for production materials with a strong focus on new product introduction and development. You will ensure part readiness, supplier engagement, BOM alignment, and timely transitions from development to production.

The role requires collaborating with Engineering, Program Management, Contracts, Quality, and Compliance, and maintaining FAR/DFARS compliance while identifying long-lead items