Buyer

HESCO; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASG Power in Connecticut is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to manage the procurement process, ensure materials are available, and maintain strong supplier relationships in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will work with suppliers, operations, engineering and accounting to resolve shortages, drive continuous improvement, and negotiate favorable pricing while maintaining inventory accuracy and KPI targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Purchasing, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience working with ERP systems; Epicor preferred.
• Proven negotiations skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management preferred.
• Supply Chain Management certificates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders based on the demand in the system and incoming requisition forms.
• Analyze the MRP demand to adjust orders according to real needs.
• Update the item data setting with correct lead times, prices, units of measure, country of origin and all other relevant information.
• Maintain and update supplier contact information in the system.
• Update the Supplier price lists in a timely manner.
• Manage material shortages and past due purchase order lines and meet KPIs.
• Manage vendor warranty claims.
• Find and qualify new vendors based on the companies’ requirements and eliminate underperforming vendors.
• Negotiate and challenge vendor’s quotes to drive cost savings for the company.
• Maintain purchase price variances and work with accounting on solving problem invoices.
• Maintain clear professional and efficient communication with internal and external personnel.
• Perform other duties as designated by the department manager.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Supply Chain Management certificates

Tools

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ASG Power is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer to join our growing team. This role is responsible for managing the procurement process to ensure materials and products are available to support operational demands while maintaining strong vendor relationships, competitive pricing, and inventory accuracy. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities can shift quickly.

As a Buyer, you will work closely with suppliers, operations, engineering, accounting, and internal stakeholders to support purchasing activities, resolve shortages, manage vendor performance, and drive continuous improvement within the supply chain. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, negotiation, and making a direct impact on business operations through strategic purchasing and supplier management.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Issue purchase orders based on the demand in the system and incoming requisition forms.
• Analyze the MRP demand to adjust orders according to real needs.
• Update the item data setting with correct lead times, prices, units of measure, country of origin and all other relevant information.
• Maintain and update supplier contact information in the system.
• Update the Supplier price lists in a timely manner.
• Manage material shortages and past due purchase order lines and make sure to meet the KPIs.
• Manage vendor warranty claims.
• Find and qualify new vendors based on the companies’ requirements and eliminate underperforming vendors.
• Negotiate and challenge vendor’s quotes in order to drive cost savings for the company.
• Maintain purchase price variances and work with accounting on solving problem invoices.
• Maintain clear professional and efficient communication with internal and external personnel.
• Perform other duties as designated by the department manager.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Purchasing, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience working with EPR systems. Experience in Epicor is preferred.
• Proven negotiations skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management is preferred
• Supply Chain Management certificates are preferred.