Purchasing Manager

TEKsystems•Simsbury, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

One of our clients, a rapidly growing manufacturing organization projected to double its market share over the next 3–5 years, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Purchasing Manager to lead its procurement function. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the strategic sourcing, acquisition, and management of materials, components, and services required to support manufacturing and operational needs. This role provides leadership to a team of Buyers, drives supplier performance, and collaborates cross-functionally to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and on-time delivery aligned with production schedules and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Experienced and highly motivated Purchasing Manager
Strategic sourcing, acquisition, and management of materials, components, and services
Leadership to a team of Buyers
Drives supplier performance
Collaborates cross-functionally
Ensures cost-effective, high-quality, and on-time delivery
Aligned with production schedules and regulatory requirements
Compliance with AS9100, ISO, and other applicable aerospace standards
Compliance with customer flow-down requirements, FAR/DFARS clauses, ITAR/EAR export regulations, and CPSR policies

Responsibilities

Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives, production demands, and growth plans
Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve optimal cost, quality, and delivery performance
Establish and manage long-term agreements (LTAs) and supplier contracts to ensure continuity of supply
Monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics, including on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost
Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives with underperforming suppliers
Manage supplier risk and ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO, and other applicable aerospace standards
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Buyers and Procurement Specialists
Set departmental goals, performance metrics, and KPIs aligned with company objectives
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the procurement team
Partner with Material Planning, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure timely material availability
Optimize ERP/MRP purchasing parameters to balance inventory levels, lead times, and production requirements
Drive cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, value engineering, and supply chain efficiency improvements
Implement and continuously improve procurement processes, policies, and best practices
Ensure compliance with customer flow-down requirements, FAR/DFARS clauses, ITAR/EAR export regulations, and CPSR policies
Support internal and external audits related to procurement and supplier management
Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including capacity constraints, geopolitical exposure, financial stability, and single-source dependencies