Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

A firearm manufacturer is looking to hire a Buyer based out of their site in West Hartford, CT.

Role: Buyer

Location: West Hartford, CT

Work Model: Fully On-Site 5 days per week

Compensation: $70,000 to $80,000 base plus bonus

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of purchasing/procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience within aerospace, automotive, defense, or other highly regulated industries preferred.
• Background sourcing complex machined components and metal-based products.
• Ability to read engineering drawings/blueprints and understand manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of cost analysis, ROI, and procurement best practices.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Exposure to value analysis, cost reduction initiatives, and government contracting is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Source materials, products, and services while balancing cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Manage RFQs, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and purchase orders.
• Expedite deliveries and resolve supply chain issues to support production needs.
• Monitor market trends, lead times, and cost drivers.
• Coordinate returns and replacement of nonconforming materials.
• Maintain and expand supplier relationships and approved vendor networks.
• Participate in supplier audits and evaluations.
• Support continuous improvement, cost savings, and value engineering initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations.

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Working across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.
With offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.

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Our service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.

Company Description

DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.\r\nWorking across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.\r\nWith offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.\r\n\r\nWe believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.\r\n\r\nOur service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.