Supply Chain Specialist - Materials Management

Enjet Aero; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

Enjet Aero is seeking a Buyer to manage purchasing for direct materials and negotiate terms with suppliers. The role supports MRP schedules, reviews contracts, and drives cost/value for the company.

The Buyer will work with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to identify new suppliers and ensure on-time delivery from on-site facilities in Connecticut. APICS CPIM or CPM certification is preferred, and ERP experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• APICS CPIM or Purchasing CPM certification preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle or SAP).
• Proficient in MRP, BOM structures, Shop-Floor Control, Configuration Management, and Warehouse Operations.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate purchase price, lead times, and terms with suppliers.
• Place and manage Purchase Orders to support MRP material requirements.
• Review contracts and drive best value for the company.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to source materials.

Skills

Negotiation

Procurement

Supplier management

MRP knowledge

ERP experience

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

APICS CPIM or Purchasing CPM certification

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

MRP software

Shop-Floor Control

BOM management

Job description

Job Description Enjet Aero machines and fabricates complex jet engine parts, components and assemblies for leading OEMs in the commercial, defense and general aviation sectors. Our goal is to be regarded as an irreplaceable resource by our customers. The Buyer reports to the Supply Chain Manager. The Buyer is responsible for negotiating purchase price, lead times, reviewing contracts and driving the highest value for the company. The Buyer reviews, analyzes, and executes MRP generated material requisitions and internal purchase requests in support of internal and external customer schedules and requirements; ensures a controlled flow of approved materials to meet production requirements in a cost-effective manner.

Responsible for all aspects of purchasing including purchase price, delivery, lead-time, and terms & conditions, to achieve the best value for the company.

Help achieve increased inventory turns, by working with suppliers through consignment, stocking agreements and other programs. Collaborate with other departments (Engineering, Quality, Operations) to research, analyze and purchase new material and service requirements and establish new suppliers as required.

Responsible for Purchase Order placement to support MRP material requirements for direct materials.

Generate, manage, and maintain purchase orders, contract documents, and long-term agreement deliverables, ensuring on time delivery and swift resolution of supplier issues.

Assure that purchase orders are entered into and updated within the ERP system in an accurate, complete, and timely manner and that customer flow downs are clearly defined.

Gather technical data and scope of work details to act as central point of communication with suppliers.

Manage supplier compliance with and flow down of US government procurement related requirements.

Recommend and assist in development and implementation of process improvements.

Maintain a professional image with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.

Ability to travel, as necessary.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. APICS CPIM or Purchasing CPM certification preferred.

Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP. Proficient in MRP, BOM structures, Shop-Floor Control, Configuration Management, and Warehouse Operations.

Position is on-site, M-F, normal business hours.

Benefits:

• paid time off
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• paid holidays
• a 401K retirement plan
• disability insurance

As an EOE/AA employer, Enjet Aero will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, marital status or physical challenges.