Purchasing Manager | Supply Chain Leadership

Purchasing Manager reporting to the Sr. Supply Chain & Logistics Manager in our Simsbury, CT location.

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading the procurement function to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and quality-focused acquisition of materials, components, and services required to support aerospace manufacturing and operations. This role oversees a team of Buyers, drives supplier performance, and partners cross-functionally to support production, engineering, and quality objectives.

The Purchasing Manager ensures compliance with industry regulations, customer requirements, and company policies while fostering strategic supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement & Supplier Management -AS9100/ISO standards
2. Team Leadership & Development
3. Operational Excellence
4. Compliance & Risk Management -FAR/DFARS clauses, and ITAR/EAR export regulations

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within the aerospace or defense industry.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing supply chains, regulatory requirements, and supplier qualification processes.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation, cost reduction, and supplier development.

Skills

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, IFS, or similar).
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence decision-making.
• Excellent leadership and team development capabilities.

Performance Metrics

• Supplier on-time delivery performance.
• Achievement of cost savings/avoidance goals.
• Inventory turns and material availability to support production.
• Supplier quality performance and compliance audit results.
• Team performance and employee engagement.