Senior Buyer – Precision Metals & Outside Processing

Precision Resource, Inc.; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Annual bonus

Vacation

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

Job summary

Precision Resource, Inc. in Shelton, CT is seeking a Senior Buyer to source raw materials, outside processing, parts, tooling, and supplies for a fast-paced precision manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with production, engineering, quality, maintenance, and suppliers to ensure materials are purchased on time, to specification, at best value. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, strong ERP/MRP knowledge, and the ability to read engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent purchasing experience.
• 5+ years of purchasing in a manufacturing environment; metals/materials and outside-processing preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and supplier management.
• Ability to read engineering prints, material specifications, and certification requirements.
• Strong Excel, negotiation, organization, communication, and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP requirements, production schedules, inventory levels, and requisitions to determine purchasing needs and timing.
• Source and purchase raw materials and outside processing while ensuring specifications and certifications are met.
• Coordinate outside processing (heat treatment, plating, coating, grinding, deburring, testing).
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotes; negotiate pricing, lead times, terms, and agreements; support cost-reduction initiatives.
• Create and manage purchase orders in the ERP/MRP system; track acknowledgments and delivery status.
• Resolve supplier, delivery, documentation, receiving, and invoice issues with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor supplier performance for quality, delivery, and cost; support supplier qualification and corrective action.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier data, material certifications, and audit documentation.
• Support continuous improvement in purchasing processes, inventory management, and supplier reliability.

Skills

ERP/MRP knowledge

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Vendor management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Precision Resource, Inc. in Shelton, CT is seeking a Senior Buyer to source raw materials, outside processing, parts, tooling, and supplies for a fast-paced precision manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with production, engineering, quality, maintenance, and suppliers to ensure materials are purchased on time, to specification, at best value. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, strong ERP/MRP knowledge, and the ability to read engineering