Aerospace Buyer II: Strategic Sourcing & Cost Reduction

Pursuit Aerospace; East Windsor Hill (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace in South Windsor, CT, is hiring a Buyer II to manage purchasing activities with increasing independence. You will own assigned commodities, negotiate with suppliers, and partner with planning, engineering, quality, and operations to support production and cost objectives.

This 100% onsite role emphasizes lean practices, supplier performance, and cost-reduction initiatives while developing expertise in supplier relations and manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field AND 3 years of purchasing, supply chain, or manufacturing operations experience OR 5 years in lieu of degree.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Orders production material using ERP/MRP and reorder rules.
• Coordinates changes to PO quantities or delivery dates.
• Maintain accuracy of purchasing records and data.
• Communicate with suppliers on specs and transitions.
• Identify new suppliers to reduce costs and improve quality and service.
• Manage inventory levels to reduce stock while ensuring supply.
• Create reports for assigned commodities and support tendering requirements.
• Resolve supply, quality, and delivery issues with minimal supervision.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Pursuit Aerospace in South Windsor, CT, is hiring a Buyer II to manage purchasing activities with increasing independence. You will own assigned commodities, negotiate with suppliers, and partner with planning, engineering, quality, and operations to support production and cost objectives.

This 100% onsite role emphasizes lean practices, supplier performance, and cost-reduction initiatives while developing expertise in supplier relations and manufacturing operations.