Aerospace Purchasing Agent — Strategic Supplier Negotiator

Talentify; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

Enjet Aero in New Britain, CT is seeking an Outside Services Purchasing Agent to source, negotiate, and manage external suppliers providing specialized manufacturing, processing, and technical services for aerospace components. This on-site role supports production schedules, cost targets, and adherence to aerospace quality and regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with production, planning, engineering and quality teams to ensure supplier performance, maintain documentation for audits, and

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, supply chain or procurement in aerospace manufacturing.
• Understanding of outside processes such as heat treat, coatings and machining.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems; Epicor is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders for outside services based on production needs and specs.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms to support cost reduction.
• Ensure POs include correct technical documents, drawings and specs.
• Coordinate part movement to maintain production flow with onsite driver.
• Track order status, expedite critical jobs and resolve delays.
• Collaborate with production, planning, engineering and quality teams.
• Maintain supplier compliance with aerospace standards and audits.
• Maintain purchasing records in ERP/MRP (Epicor).

Skills

Purchasing

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Aerospace supply chain

Tools

Epicor

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Enjet Aero in New Britain, CT is seeking an Outside Services Purchasing Agent to source, negotiate, and manage external suppliers providing specialized manufacturing, processing, and technical services for aerospace components. This on-site role supports production schedules, cost targets, and adherence to aerospace quality and regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with production, planning, engineering and quality teams to ensure supplier performance, maintain documentation for audits, and