Strategic Purchasing & Supply Chain Leader

Precision Resource, Inc.; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Annual bonus based on division profits

Vacation and flexible paid holidays

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

Job summary

Precision Resource, Inc. in Shelton, CT is seeking a Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end materials flow in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will own production planning, scheduling, and supplier performance, coordinating with engineering, quality, and finance to ensure material availability and on-time delivery. The role requires a strong background in ERP/MRP, strategic sourcing, and cross-functional leadership, with a focus on cost control and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of progressive purchasing/procurement/materials management/supply-chain experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading a supply-chain function or cross-functional initiatives is preferred; ability to direct and develop a buyer.
• Strong experience purchasing metals and coordinating subcontracted manufacturing processes; hands-on production planning in ERP.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, materials planning, inventory management, supplier performance, purchasing controls, and advanced Excel.
• Ability to negotiate agreements, interpret engineering prints and material specifications, delivering measurable improvements.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949/AS9100/ISO 9001 or similar quality systems; CPIM/CSCP/CPSM or similar certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, procurement, production planning and scheduling, materials planning, inventory, outside processing, supplier performance, and inbound logistics.
• Run production planning and scheduling in the ERP, owning all planning phases from raw material to internal production planning to outside operations so that every order is completed on time.
• Build, release, and maintain production schedules and work-order priorities; align material availability, capacity, and lead times to customer due dates.
• Maintain ERP planning data and track schedule adherence; adjust plans as demand or supply conditions change.
• Translate forecasts and production schedules into material and supply plans.
• Review demand, supplier capacity, material availability, and lead times; communicate mitigation plans.
• Serve as the primary supply-chain liaison across internal functions and external suppliers.
• Source raw materials and manage supplier quotations, pricing, terms, and contracts.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Production planning

Materials planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost reduction

Excel proficiency

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations, or engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Precision Resource, Inc. in Shelton, CT is seeking a Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end materials flow in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will own production planning, scheduling, and supplier performance, coordinating with engineering, quality, and finance to ensure material availability and on-time delivery. The role requires a strong background in ERP/MRP, strategic sourcing, and cross-functional leadership, with a focus on cost control and continuous improvement.