Purchasing Agent

Enjet Aero, LLC • New Britain, CT

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About The Position

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 only way for a company to meet such a goal is to consistently meet production deadlines and expectations.

Your work has a destination! Enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, a company profit sharing bonus plan, and more while building precision aerospace components that help aircraft fly safely around the world. Join a growing, industry-leading aerospace manufacturer where your work makes an impact and your career can take off.

The Outside Services Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing external suppliers that provide specialized manufacturing, processing, and technical services for aerospace components. This role ensures that all outsourced work meets stringent aerospace quality, regulatory, and delivery requirements while supporting production schedules and cost targets. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, understands aerospace supply chains, and can build strong, strategic supplier relationships.

Requirements

• Experience in purchasing, supply chain or procurement-preferably in aerospace manufacturing
• Strong understanding of outside processes such as heat treat, coatings and machining
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems-Epicor is a plus
• Strong negotiation, communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders for outside services based on production needs, engineering requirements and customer specifications.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms to support cost reduction and efficiency goals
• Ensure all purchase orders include correct technical documentation, drawings and specifications
• Coordinate the movement of parts to and from suppliers to maintain production flow with our onsite driver
• Track order status, expedite critical jobs and resolve delays or bottlenecks
• Collaborate with production, planning, engineering and quality teams to ensure alignment of priorities
• Ensure suppliers comply with aerospace standards and customer specific requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits, certifications and customer traceability
• Maintain accurate purchasing records in ERP/MRP systems (Epicor)
• Any other tasks assigned by management

Benefits

• paid time off
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• paid holidays
• a 401K retirement plan
• disability insurance
• company profit sharing bonus plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed