Buyer

Category: Purchasing / Procurement / Buyer Position Type Contract Positions Available 2 Job Description Job Title: Buyer Pay Rate: $40 /hr Location: East Hartford, CT Area Code: 860, 959 ZIP Code: 06118 Start Date: Right Away Keywords: #BuyerJobs #procurementjobs Responsibilities Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, and purchase history to determine sourcing strategies Prepare and issue requests for quotation (RFQs) and ensure supplier understanding of requirements Evaluate supplier quotes, analyze pricing and lead times, and support negotiation strategies Issue purchase orders in accordance with procurement policies and procedures Manage post award supplier activities including order acknowledgment, delivery status tracking, and resolution of delivery issues Support delivery assurance efforts to ensure materials, tooling, or hardware are delivered on time to meet production schedules Collaborate cross functionally with Engineering, Quality, Materials, Manufacturing, Scheduling, and Supply Chain teams Participate in daily or weekly order management reviews to align priorities with customer and production needs Support continuous improvement initiatives and supplier performance improvement efforts Ensure compliance with corporate procurement standards, trade compliance requirements, and ethical sourcing guidelines Education and experience Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or a related field Experience in procurement, purchasing, materials management, or supply chain operations Skills and knowledge Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced manufacturing or aerospace environment Strong written and verbal communication skills U.S. citizenship required to support regulated programs and systems Ability and willingness to support limited travel, as required Preferred Qualifications Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing environments Experience working with ERP systems, such as SAP Familiarity with supplier negotiations, delivery assurance, and performance metrics Experience supporting tooling, machined parts, or production hardware procurement Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Belcan Corporation