Purchasing Manager

New England Expert Technologies is seeking a skilled and strategically minded Purchasing Manager to join our growing Make to Print Aerospace Manufacturing Team. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations, the Purchasing Manager will be responsible for overseeing the procurement of materials, components, and outside processing services necessary for Production and New Product Introduction. This role plays a critical part in ensuring NE-XT's Supply Chain remains efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with the company's high standards for quality and performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background aerospace supply chain management, exceptional negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to vendor management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute sourcing strategies to meet production and business needs.

Manage vendor selection, negotiation, contract development, and supplier performance.

Support New Product Introduction Cell by working directly with Engineering resources in quoting material providers and outside processing providers to support new projects.

Monitor material requirements planning (MRP) and purchase order activities to ensure on-time delivery.

Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to ensure purchased components meet technical specifications and quality standards.

Evaluate and mitigate supply chain risks, including supply disruptions and cost fluctuations.

Maintain compliance with all industry standards and regulations (AS9100, ITAR, customer specific).

Track and report key performance metrics related to supplier performance, cost savings, inventory turnover, and inventory accuracy.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers and partners.

Support and introduce continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement and supply chain functions.

Ensure compliance with all NE-XT EH&S policies and procedures.

Execute company performance feedback program for all direct reports.

Take lead on APQP process when NPI project success is heavily dependent upon successful outside processing management.

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of purchasing/procurement experience in the aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing industry.

Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, MRP/ERP systems, and aerospace regulatory compliance (AS9100, NADCAP).

Exceptional negation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Experience managing complex supplier relationships and multi-million dollar purchasing budgets.

Familiarity with ITAR, EAR, DFAR regulations.

Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree a plus.

ASCM / APICS certification in Supply Chain Management or Purchasing (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CTSC)

Proficiency in Epicor ERP

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