Buyer (Farmington)

Job Title : Buyer / Planner

Location : Farmington, CT 06032 (Onsite )

Contract : 6-month contract with potential for full-time conversion

About Our Client :

Our client is a recognized industry leader in the manufacturing, installation, and servicing of automated entry solutions. As a division of a global security products company, they are known for quality, innovation, and a world-class team of problem-solvers and communicators. Continued growth in their product and service offerings is creating exciting opportunities within their supply chain team.

Position Overview :

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Contracted Buyer / Planner to join our clients dynamic operations team. This role is critical in ensuring the seamless flow of materials to support manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement and planning of assigned components, from quoting and ordering to delivery tracking and inventory management. You will act as a key liaison between suppliers, internal manufacturing, and accounts payable to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities :

Manage all aspects of procurement for assigned components, ensuring optimal quality, cost, and delivery.

Create, maintain, and manage open purchase orders; work proactively with suppliers to reschedule as needed.

Analyze overall inventory levels against departmental goals and initiate corrective actions.

Investigate and assist in resolving component shortages and vendor delivery issues.

Collaborate with team members to determine the correct plan of action for material planning challenges.

Act as a liaison between Accounts Payable and suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies.

Manage special projects, including new product development or short-scale initiatives.

Utilize ERP and data analysis tools to track performance and identify opportunities.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred.

Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing purchasing experience, including quoting, negotiating, planning, and order tracking.

Proven experience with ERP systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a significant plus.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated bias for action.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI is advantageous.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and project management fundamentals.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position.