Top 13 Buyers and Purchasing Agents Jobs in Springfield, MA

Buyer
Aero Gear Inc —Windsor, CT
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Buyer (Manufacturing)
Sanders Industries Holdings —Bloomfield, CT
- $65,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Associate Buyer
C&S Wholesale Grocers —Windsor Locks, CT
- $51,720 - $67,120 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
Buyer
Wesco —South Windsor, CT
- $28.26 - $45.21 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Fair chance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing - Buyer - 40hrs
Connecticut Children's Medical Center —East Hartford, CT
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
Sr. Buyer
Marmon Industrial Energy and Infrastructure —East Granby, CT
- Email
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Research
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5d
Materials Buyer
IMI Plc - Legacy Precision —Palmer, MA
- $28.77 - $35.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Employee stock purchase plan
Senior Buyer
Barnes Aerospace —East Hartford, CT
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Lead Buyer
CIRCOR Naval Solutions, LLC —Warren, MA
- $70,274 - $87,843 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Research
- Mid-level
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Procurement Specialist
IMI Plc - Legacy Precision —Palmer, MA
- $28 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health savings account
- Employee stock purchase plan
Purchasing Agent
IMI Plc - Legacy Precision —Palmer, MA
- $28 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Access
- Mid-level
- Associate's degree
- Health savings account
- Employee stock purchase plan
Planner / Buyer
Coherent Corp. —Granby, CT
- $90,000 - $127,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Office
- 3 years
- Master's degree
3d
Procurement Specialist & Office Administrator
M/A Com Technolgy Solutions —Northampton, MA
- $17 - $27 an hour
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- English
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)

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Purchasing Specialist
Trident Pool Service - Outdoor-FX —Plain City, OH
This role helps keep projects running smoothly by managing purchasing, tracking inventory, coordinating deliveries, and supporting our field crews.
$22 - $24 an hour
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BEPC Inc —Urbana, OH
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field. This is an entry/junior-level role focused on executing procurement processes within a…
$30.00 - $32.24 an hour
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Buyer

Aero Gear Inc -
Windsor, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,000 - $100,000 a year

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Supplier performance analysis
Communication with suppliers
Resource planning methods
ERP systems
Bachelor's degree in business
Purchase order management
Materials management in manufacturing
Mid-level
Cost control
Inventory management software
3 years
MRP
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
Decision making
Supply planning in materials management
Vendor performance improvement
Vendor relationship management
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Collaboration with manufacturing teams
Productivity software
Business
Demand forecasting for production planning
Implementing cost-saving initiatives
Manufacturing company experience
Communication skills
Vendor performance monitoring
Supplier quality assurance (SQA)
Part sourcing

Full Job Description

The Company

Aero Gear is a global supplier of aerospace gears and gearbox assemblies to top OEMs such as PrattWhitney, GE, AVIO, Collins, Rolls Royce and Sikorsky. The company was founded in 1982 and has grown over the years through key capital investments, technology and the professional development of its employees. Aero Gear has a team-based culture with a focus on excellence and continuous improvement. The outlook for the company is strong as it continues to set higher goals for sustained success together.

Position Summary

The Buyer is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of assigned commodities in support of production and business objectives. This includes demand forecasting, placing purchase orders, managing suppliers, providing shop support, and inventory control.

Essential Functions

Forecast material requirements based on production needs, demand plans, and historical usage.
Create and manage purchase orders.
Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met.
Evaluate suppliers by considering price, quality, availability, and other criteria.
Monitor and manage inventory levels.
Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with vendors.
Evaluate supplier performance and lead corrective actions as needed.
Identify and support cost reduction efforts.
Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory data within the ERP/MRP system.
Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams to resolve supply issues.
Maintain appropriate tact and diplomacy in dealings with coworkers and managers.

Competencies

Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and demand planning principles.
Experience placing and managing purchase orders in a manufacturing environment.
Negotiation skills.
Analytical skills.
Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Experience and Education

3+ years of purchasing experience is required.
Bachelor's degree in a business field is preferred.
A background working in the aerospace manufacturing industry is strongly preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and talk or hear.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization

US Person (Green Card Holder or United States Citizen) due to government contracts.

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Aero Gear is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Aero Gear will take the steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the EEO Coordinator at 860.688.0888.

EOE/Vets/Disabled

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Aero Gear will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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