Purchasing Manager

TIGHITCO, Inc.; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TIGHITCO, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Manager for our Berlin, Connecticut site. You will lead the procurement team, negotiate with suppliers, issue purchase orders, and ensure on-time delivery to support aerospace and industrial manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with operations, engineering, and quality teams to meet program cost targets and quality standards, evaluate supplier performance, and pursue continuous improvements in purchasing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or related field.
• Experience in purchasing in manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the procurement team.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure best value.
• Issue purchase orders and monitor supplier delivery.
• Maintain inventory levels aligned with production plans.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and quality teams.
• Evaluate supplier performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Supplier Management

Negotiation

Cost Analysis

ERP/MRP

Cross-functional

ERP/MRP Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Company Description

TIGHITCO, Inc. is an industry leader in the design, fabrication, and assembly of engineered components for aerospace and industrial applications. The company operates three divisions—AeroStructures, Insulation Products, and Overhaul Support Services—supported by six facilities across North America. TIGHITCO holds ISO 9001, AS9100, and NADCAP accreditations, reflecting its commitment to robust quality and system management. Using an integrated Program Management Process from quotation through full production, the company focuses on quality, schedule, and best value while partnering with customers to improve price, delivery, inventory, and lead times. Team members are encouraged to innovate continuously, balancing industry needs, production schedules, technology, and customer requirements.

Role Description

The Purchasing Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Berlin, Connecticut. This role is responsible for managing the procurement team, and ensuring materials, components, and services to support aerospace and industrial manufacturing operations arrive on time, at cost. Day-to-day tasks include managing employees, negotiating with suppliers, issuing purchase orders, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring on-time delivery in line with production schedules and customer requirements. The Purchasing Manager collaborates closely with operations, engineering, and quality teams to align purchasing activities with program plans, cost targets, and quality standards. The role also involves evaluating supplier performance, identifying cost‑saving opportunities, and continuously improving purchasing processes and tools.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in purchasing, procurement, and supplier management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with contract negotiation, cost analysis, and vendor relationship building aimed at achieving best value and reliable delivery.
• Ability to coordinate purchasing activities with production planning, inventory control, and logistics to support schedule and lead-time goals.
• Familiarity with quality standards and compliance frameworks, such as ISO 9001 and AS9100, and working within structured program or project management processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, including proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Epicor preferred) and common office software.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work cross‑functionally with operations, engineering, finance, and customer‑facing teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in aerospace, industrial manufacturing, or a similar regulated industry is highly beneficial.