Purchasing Manager Job at Kelly Professional & Industrial, East Hartford, CT

TXVhcU1KOFJVTDlCMmttNjBvZ2t0UE9uWFE9PQ==
  • Kelly Professional & Industrial
  • East Hartford, CT

Job Description

Purchasing Manager

Location: East Hartford, CT

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Salary: $70,000–$90,000+ based on experience

Full Benefits Package Included

Kelly is seeking an experienced and strategic Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activities for our contract manufacturing operations specializing in military-grade electronic assemblies and systems. This is a critical, hands-on role responsible for sourcing electronic components, managing suppliers, and ensuring compliance with defense industry regulations including ITAR, DFARS, and other FAR-related standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Procurement : Develop sourcing strategies for components, materials, and services supporting defense programs.
  • Supplier Management : Identify and manage suppliers with a focus on quality, cost, delivery, and regulatory compliance.
  • Cost Optimization : Negotiate pricing and terms to meet cost targets while ensuring product and service quality.
  • Compliance & Quality Support : Collaborate with quality teams to monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions.
  • ERP Management : Use ERP system to manage POs, forecasts, and supply chain KPIs.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with engineering, sales, and quality to meet customer and program needs.

Qualifications

  • 5–7+ years of purchasing/supply chain experience
  • Strong knowledge of ITAR, DFARS, and MIL-SPEC compliance
  • Experience in defense or aerospace electronics preferred
  • Skilled in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience

  • AS9100/ISO 9001 familiarity
  • Low- to mid-volume/high-mix electronics manufacturing
  • Counterfeit component mitigation practices

INTERESTED? Apply today! Use this link to schedule directly on my calendar

Industry

  • Staffing and Recruiting

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Monday to Friday,

Similar Jobs

Christus Health

Certified Occupational Therapist Asst - Physical Therapy - PRN Job at Christus Health

 ...Description Summary: Under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist, schedules, plans and delivers prescribed occupational therapy treatments, services and home instruction to patients in such areas as daily living skills, functional mobility, neuromuscular... 

Great Clips

Hair Salon Assistant Manager Job at Great Clips

 ...Great Clips in East Memphis is adding an Assistant Manager to our team. Grow your management career with a local salon with awesome training. It's a busy location that...  ...grow your cosmetology career. Great Clips is a hair cut only salon. No chemical services, just terrific... 

AllTruckJobs

CDL-A Dry Van Owner Operator in Tomah, WI Job at AllTruckJobs

AllTruckJobs is working with Terminal Transport, Inc. to find a qualified OTR or Regional Owner Operator in Tomah, Wisconsin! About The Position OTR Drivers Needed Consistent + Flexible home time Pay: $1500-1800+ weekly - $90000+ a year Miles per Week: 25... 

Boyd Automotive of Oxford

Chevrolet (General Motors) Certified Technician (car & light truck) Job at Boyd Automotive of Oxford

 ...Job Description Job Description Attention Chevrolet (General Motors) trained and experienced Technicians Are you frustrated with the pay plan your current employer is offering? Do you have paychecks that fluctuate hundreds of dollars? Do you worry more... 

The Cigna Group

Physician Family Practice-Geriatrics - Competitive Salary Job at The Cigna Group

 ...for scheduled weekend call from home based on business needs....  ...including the collection and review of data relevant to the client, and...  ...Ability to commit to a set, weekly work schedule (Monday through Friday...  ...in completing the online application process, please email...