Buyer

FASTENER DISTRIBUTION HOLDINGS LLC.; Union City (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

401k matching

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

FDH Aero in Naugatuck, CT is seeking a Buyer to issue day-to-day purchase orders for standard commodities using approved suppliers and pricing agreements. The role focuses on ERP maintenance, supplier follow-up, and escalation of exceptions under supervision.

The ideal candidate has a 2+ year background in purchasing or supply chain, strong communication, and proficiency with Excel, enabling timely, accurate purchase activities.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, planning, or supply‑chain experience (aerospace/electronics a plus).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive mindset with strong sense of urgency.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel and analytical thinking.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Issues purchase orders from ERP-generated recommendations and material planner requirements
• Selects suppliers from the pre-approved AVL and follows existing pricing agreements, templates, and contracts
• Performs routine follow-up on open POs for order confirmation, lead-time verification, and on-time delivery
• Updates ERP with promised dates, pricing, MOQs, and standard supplier correspondence
• Obtains spot-buy quotations and partners with site management for approval
• Processes supplier invoices and resolves basic mismatches with Accounts Payable
• Escalates all delivery delays, quality issues, pricing disputes, or supplier performance problems to site management
• Supports data cleanup, blanket-order releases, inventory reports, and ad-hoc tasks as assigned
• Expedite production orders to assist with Customer needs

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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Buyer

Full Time Naugatuck, CT, Naugatuck, CT, US

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Who Are We?

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies, helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner, FDH specializes in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

Why Work Here?

At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people.

We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals who are naturally curious, courageous and motivated towards action. We value tempering confidence with humility, and a mission that always starts with service-first.

Our values guide everything we do:

We Are Service First - We act with agility and intelligence to solve our partner’s most pressing needs. We safeguard our trusted relationships by communicating with clarity and unmatched follow through.

We Are Respectful - We behave with dignity, fairness, and acceptance. We thrive by prioritizing empathy, humility, and connection to our collective community.

We are Amplifiers - We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals, businesses and partners. We fuel the entrepreneurial spirit by providing autonomy, authority and a clear mission.

We Are Open-Minded - We communicate with intention, curiosity, and diversity of thought. By actively contributing with courage and candor, we challenge the status quo and innovate together.

We Are Accountable - We own responsibility for our outcomes. We set expectations, embrace critique, and empower every employee to take immediate actions on challenges they encounter.

We Value Our People - That’s why we offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), 401k matching, and wellness programs. We invest in training, mentorship, and career development to empower our employees to reach their full potential. Our commitment to culture and excellence has earned us recognition as one of Aviation Business News' Best Places to Work in Aviation.

As a team member at FDH Aero you are trusted to deliver, to innovate, and to drive next-generation solutions for tomorrow’s supply chain demands. Ready to make an impact? We proudly pursue top talent with a diverse and global set of experiences and backgrounds.

We Are Looking For

The Buyer is a detail-oriented, process-driven purchasing role responsible for issuing day-to-day purchase orders for standard commodities using pre-approved suppliers, established pricing agreements, and planner-driven demand. This position focuses on accurate ERP maintenance, routine supplier follow-up, and escalation of all exceptions while working under supervision.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Issues purchase orders from ERP-generated recommendations and material planner requirements
• Selects suppliers from the pre-approved AVL and follows existing pricing agreements, templates, and contracts
• Performs routine follow-up on open POs for order confirmation, lead-time verification, and on-time delivery
• Updates ERP with promised dates, pricing, MOQs, and standard supplier correspondence
• Obtains spot-buy quotations and partners with site management for approval
• Processes supplier invoices and resolves basic mismatches with Accounts Payable
• Escalates all delivery delays, quality issues, pricing disputes, or supplier performance problems to site management
• Supports data cleanup, blanket-order releases, inventory reports, and ad-hoc tasks as assigned
• Expedite production orders to assist with Customer needs

What You Bring (Qualifications & Skills):

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, planning, or supply‑chain experience (aerospace/electronics a plus)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive mindset with strong sense of urgency
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel and analytical thinking
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, fast‑paced environment

Special Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR

FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.