Senior Buyer

About the role

About Client: The Client is a multinational power management company. It has grown to become a global leader in providing electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power solutions for a wide range of industries. The company's products and services are designed to improve energy efficiency, enhance safety, and enable sustainable solutions for its customers. Client operates in various sectors, including electrical systems and components, power distribution and control, vehicle and aerospace solutions, hydraulic systems and components, and industrial automation.

Rate: $43.36/Hr

Job Description:

• The client is seeking an Operations Buyer to join our team at the client Aerospace s site in Bethel, CT to
• manage day-to-day procurement activities to support and maintain production flow. Responsibilities:
• Manage the procurement of indirect materials, equipment, and services, including (but not limited to): MRO, facilities services, tooling, professional services, IT hardware/software, calibration, and EHS.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define requirements, scope statements, and service-level expectations before procurement.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, solicit and analyze competitive quotes, and execute sourcing decisions in alignment with commodity strategies.
• Manage purchase requisitions and convert into orders in accordance with purchasing procedures and compliance requirements.
• Ensure on-time-delivery and service quality; escalate and mitigate risks proactively.
• Execute purchasing transactions
• Support contract negotiations, renewals, and documentation management for indirect categories.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within the indirect procurement process.
• Support maintenance of ERP data including supplier setup and supplier information
• Serve as the primary contact for indirect suppliers inquiring on open invoices and provide timely communication regarding invoice status, risks, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with direct purchasing team the resolution of material flow issues including (but not limited to): indirect material stock out, hardware replenishment, missing quality paperwork, and vendor RTV s Basic Qualification:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a Supply Chain function required. Position Criteria:
• Strong customer focus, verbal and written communication skills Preferred:
• Aerospace buying experience in a large corporate environment
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Basic understanding of Mil-Specs and blueprints
• Experience with negotiation & cost analysis
• Planning, scheduling, or purchasing experience.

Please note that ApTask offers subsidized insurance coverage to our employees.

About ApTask: ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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About operations at ApTask

Operations roles at ApTask cover program management, PMO, business analysis, transformation, and change-management positions across enterprise clients. We place operators who translate strategy into delivery — PMPs, Scrum Masters, agile coaches, Six Sigma black belts, and change-management practitioners certified in Prosci or the client's preferred framework. Candidates are validated against the specific enterprise tooling the client runs (ServiceNow, Jira Portfolio, Clarity, Planview) and their prior track record in comparable-scale programs, not generic delivery experience.