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

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  • 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

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Industry

  • Staffing and Recruiting

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Tags

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

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