Aerospace Outside Services Buyer: Supplier & PO Lead

Electro-Methods Inc.; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Electro-Methods, Inc., a Stronvar Aerospace company, is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer – Outside Services to join our South Windsor, CT manufacturing team. This role sources and coordinates outsourced machining, heat treating, plating, testing, and other services to support aerospace production.

You will manage the full procurement cycle from supplier sourcing and RFQs through purchase orders, supplier performance metrics, and on-time delivery, ensuring quality and cost objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum of three years purchasing, procurement, supply chain, supplier management, or related experience.
• Understanding of purchasing practices, supplier negotiations, order fulfillment, and contract administration.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Source, procure, and coordinate outsourced manufacturing and special-processing services for aerospace production.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, terms, and long-term sourcing arrangements with external suppliers.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders; ensure compliance with technical and quality requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, maintain reports, and expedite orders to protect production schedules.
• Maintain ERP data, supplier capacity forecasting, and open-order tracking.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

ERP / MRP systems

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Job description

Electro-Methods, Inc., a Stronvar Aerospace company, is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer – Outside Services to join our South Windsor, CT manufacturing team. This role sources and coordinates outsourced machining, heat treating, plating, testing, and other services to support aerospace production.

You will manage the full procurement cycle from supplier sourcing and RFQs through purchase orders, supplier performance metrics, and on-time delivery, ensuring quality and cost objectives are met.