BUYER

A-1 Machining Company; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A-1 Machining Company is seeking a Buyer to source materials, components, and services for aerospace manufacturing and MRO operations. You will ensure on-time delivery, supplier quality, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with engineering, production, and quality teams.

The role requires 2–5 years of purchasing experience in aerospace or defense, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle/Epicor).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, ideally within aerospace or defense.
• Knowledge of aerospace regulations (AS9100, ITAR/EAR) and supplier quality fundamentals.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Epicor.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze data, manage multiple priorities, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing activities for raw materials, components, equipment, and services in accordance with company policies and aerospace industry regulations.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and compliance requirements are met.
• Issue purchase orders, negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms, and maintain accurate purchasing records.
• Monitor and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery and resolve supply issues or delays.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve part discrepancies, material issues, and supplier nonconformances.
• Support supplier audits, performance evaluations, and corrective action processes.
• Manage long-lead materials and work with planning teams to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Maintain ERP/MRP system data accuracy, including lead times, pricing, and supplier information.
• Participate in cost-reduction initiatives, supplier consolidation efforts, and sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, FAA and ITAR/EAR regulations in all procurement activities.
• Prepare reports on purchasing metrics, supplier performance, and material availability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Job description

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing materials, components, and services required to support aerospace manufacturing or MRO operations. This role ensures timely procurement of high-quality products while maintaining compliance with aerospace regulatory requirements. The Buyer works closely with suppliers, engineering, production, and quality teams to support production schedules, cost targets, and organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute purchasing activities for raw materials, components, equipment, and services in accordance with company policies and aerospace industry regulations.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and compliance requirements are met.
• Issue purchase orders, negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms, and maintain accurate purchasing records.
• Monitor and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery and resolve supply issues or delays.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve part discrepancies, material issues, and supplier nonconformances.
• Support supplier audits, performance evaluations, and corrective action processes.
• Manage long-lead materials and work with planning teams to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Maintain ERP/MRP system data accuracy, including lead times, pricing, and supplier information.
• Participate in cost-reduction initiatives, supplier consolidation efforts, and sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, FAA and ITAR/EAR regulations in all procurement activities.
• Prepare reports on purchasing metrics, supplier performance, and material availability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, ideally within aerospace or defense.
• Knowledge of aerospace regulations (AS9100, ITAR/EAR) and supplier quality fundamentals.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Epicor.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze data, manage multiple priorities, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

Core Competencies:

• Supplier relationship management
• Negotiation and contracting
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Understanding of regulatory requirements
• Data-driven approach to purchasing
• Time and priority management
• APICS, ISM, or similar supply chain certifications preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle parts. Typical machining plant environment with some at machine measuring or analysis of parts being produced. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. AMCO currently operates in three buildings so some movement between facilities may be required.