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Belcan Corporation, Hartford, CT, United States


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.

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