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Purchasing Manager

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TEKsystems

Simsbury, CT (In Person)

$127,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 16 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/15/2026

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Job Description

Purchasing Manager TEKsystems $110,000.00
  • $145,000.00 / yr United States, Connecticut, Simsbury May 15, 2026
  • HIRING:
    Purchasing Manager (Aerospace & Defense)
  • Lead the Supply Chain. Own the Suppliers. Build the Team.
  • One of my
  • top Aerospace & Defense clients
  • is on a major growth track
  • projected to double market share over the next 3-5 years
  • and they need a
  • hands-on Purchasing Manager
  • to run procurement,
  • lead Buyers
  • , and drive supplier performance in a
  • highly regulated environment
  • . This is a
  • high-impact leadership role
  • : you'll be the person who keeps manufacturing moving
  • on time, on cost, on quality
  • .
    • Responsobilities
    • Lead the
    • procurement function
    • end-to-end (materials, components, services)
    • Manage & develop a team of
    • Buyers / Procurement Specialists
    • Build supplier strategy: negotiate pricing, terms, LTAs, contracts
    • Drive supplier performance: OTD, quality, responsiveness
    • + corrective actions
    • Partner with
    • Production, Engineering, Quality, Planning
    • to protect schedules
    • Improve
    • ERP/MRP
    • parameters to balance inventory + lead times
    • Run cost-reduction initiatives: negotiations, value engineering, efficiency
    • Ensure compliance with
    • AS9100/ISO
    • , •
    FAR/DFARS
    • , •
    ITAR/EAR
    • , •CPSR• and flow-downs • Identify & mitigate supplier risk (capacity, single-source, geopolitical, financial) •
    Qualifications:
    • Expert-level experience in
    • Purchasing / Supply Chain
    • within
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Proven people leadership (leading Buyers, setting KPIs, building accountability)
    • Strong in contract negotiation
    • + supplier relationship management
    • Comfortable in
    • manufacturing environments
    • with fast-moving priorities
    • ERP/MRP experience:
    • SAP, Oracle, IFS
    • (any is fine-strength matters)
    • Preferred:
    • Bachelor's (Supply Chain/Business/Engineering). Certifications like
    • APICS/CPIM, CPSM, or PMP
    • are a plus.
    • Why this role stands out
    • Growth-mode company with real runway Leadership + strategy + execution (not just "paper pushing") Visibility across Ops/Engineering/Quality You'll build systems, suppliers, and a team that scales
    • Job Type & Location
    • This is a Permanent position based out of Simsbury, CT.
    • Pay and Benefits
    • The pay range for this position is $110000.00
    • $145000.00/yr. Company benefits presented to candidate once identified.
    • Workplace Type
    • This is a fully onsite position in Simsbury,CT.
    • Application Deadline
    • This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026.
    About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
    • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
    • Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
    • Massachusetts Lie Detector:
    • It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
    • Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
    • We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.
    AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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