[About the Role]
Join our team as a Buyer/Procurement Analyst in Stratford, CT, where you'll drive critical sourcing and procurement activities that fuel operational success. This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned professional to influence supply chain strategy, collaborate cross-functionally, and optimize purchasing processes for a leading organization.
[Responsibilities]
- Source, negotiate, and purchase electrical components, machinery, raw materials, packaging, and services essential to business operations
- Analyze statistical data to assess product feasibility and set competitive price objectives
- Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure quality, reliability, and timely delivery
- Review supplier proposals, negotiate pricing, recommend suppliers, and analyze market trends
- Prepare RFPs and bid packages; manage and coordinate modifications to subcontracts
- Track price trends and manufacturing processes to leverage material acquisitions
- Maintain comprehensive procurement records and approve payments
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams, external suppliers, and customers
- Occasionally travel to supplier sites as required
[Required Skills and Experience]
- Minimum 10 years of procurement or buying experience
- Advanced verbal, written, and organizational skills
- Strong project management capabilities
- Proficiency with procurement systems
- Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and urgency
- Ability to work independently and within team settings
- Customer-focused mindset with advanced communication skills
[Preferred Skills]
- Experience preparing RFPs and bid packages
- Proven ability to analyze complex supplier operations
- Exposure to electrical components and manufacturing environments
[Benefits]
- Opportunity for career advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment
- Access to ongoing professional development and training
- Competitive compensation and potential for performance-based incentives
- Work with diverse internal and external stakeholders