Buyer/Procurement Analyst

PDS Tech, Inc.; Town of Owego (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

401K plan

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Buyer/Procurement Analyst to join a premier aviation organization in Stratford, CT. You will drive procurement operations, negotiate terms, and manage supplier relationships to secure materials and services for advanced aviation programs.

Responsibilities include RFPs, supplier evaluations, cost reduction, and cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or supply chain systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase electrical components, wire and cable, machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, packaging, parts, services, and supplies.
• Analyze market data to establish pricing objectives and identify opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Review supplier proposals and negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on business requirements.
• Track purchase orders and verify delivery schedules.
• Approve payments and maintain procurement records.
• Prepare RFPs and supplier evaluations as needed.
• Negotiate subcontract changes and modifications.
• Identify opportunities to leverage purchasing power and drive savings.
• Monitor industry pricing trends and manufacturing developments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support objectives.
• Support special procurement projects and travel occasionally.

Skills

Verbal communication

Independent work

Project management

Procurement systems

Negotiation

Excel skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Business / Finance

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Launch Your Procurement Career in Aviation Excellence

Buyer/Procurement Analyst | Up to $35/Hour | Stratford, CT

Location: Stratford, CT
Pay Rate: $30.80 - $35.00 per hour
Assignment Duration: 11/09/2026 - 11/05/2027
Company: PDS Tech Commercial, partnering with a leader in the Aviation Industry

Drive the Supply Chain Behind Aviation Innovation

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a talented and results-driven Buyer/Procurement Analyst to join a premier aviation organization in Stratford, CT. In this impactful role, you'll be at the center of critical procurement activities, helping secure the materials, equipment, and services needed to support advanced aviation programs.

If you have a passion for strategic sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, and data-driven decision-making, this is your opportunity to contribute to an industry where precision, performance, and reliability matter every day.

What You'll Do

As a Buyer/Procurement Analyst, you'll play a key role in optimizing procurement operations and ensuring a reliable supply chain by:

• Sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing electrical components, wire and cable, machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, packaging materials, parts, services, and supplies.
• Analyzing statistical and market data to establish pricing objectives and identify purchasing opportunities.
• Monitoring supplier performance to ensure quality, delivery, cost, and compliance expectations are met.
• Reviewing supplier proposals and negotiating favorable terms and pricing.
• Evaluating, selecting, and recommending suppliers based on business requirements.
• Following up on purchase orders and verifying delivery schedules and commitments.
• Approving payments and maintaining procurement records and documentation.
• Preparing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), bid packages, and supplier evaluations when required.
• Negotiating and coordinating subcontract modifications, additions, and changes.
• Identifying opportunities to leverage purchasing power and drive cost efficiencies.
• Tracking industry pricing trends and manufacturing process developments.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
• Supporting special procurement projects and initiatives as needed.
• Traveling occasionally to support supplier relationships and business requirements.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Experience working with procurement, purchasing, or supply chain systems.
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated sense of urgency, accountability, and ownership.
• Ability to thrive both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Advanced communication and customer-service skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with supplier performance metrics and strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Experience preparing RFPs, bid packages, and contract documentation.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, cost analysis, and supply chain management.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, SAP, Oracle, or similar procurement platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled professionals with some of the most innovative companies shaping the future of aviation. When you join this team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on programs that help keep the aerospace industry moving forward.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive pay of $30.80 - $35.00 per hour.
• The opportunity to work with a recognized leader in the aviation industry.
• Exposure to complex supply chain and procurement operations supporting cutting-edge aerospace programs.
• A collaborative, professional, and innovation-driven work environment.
• Opportunities to expand your sourcing, negotiation, and strategic procurement expertise.
• Valuable experience working with cross-functional business leaders and supplier partners.
• Ongoing support from the PDS Tech Commercial team throughout your assignment.

Pay Details: $30.80 to $35.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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