Purchasing Professional

Take the next step with an exciting and growing company

As the only fully integrated maker of premium quality wire, rope, and assemblies, Loos & Co holds a leading position in the global aerospace sector.

A division of the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies encompassing 12 locations in three countries, 750+ employees, and over six decades of excellence, Loos & Co solutions are found in mission critical flight control applications. Our precision-manufactured components are also used for defense, med tech, and heavy industry purposes around the world, in large part because of the people behind our products.

Do you have a strong work ethic? Take pride in a job well done? Are you passionate about contributing to individual and team, company and customer successes? If you're interested in joining a dynamic work environment that offers opportunities to reach your full potential, we want to hear from you.

Purchasing - Professional

Job Description

Current Job Title

Purchasing Professional

Base Salary Range

Industry Job Title

Senior Buyer

Department

Purchasing

Minimum

$64,000

Classification

Exempt - Administrative

Midpoint

$75,000

Career Level

Skilled Professional

Maximum

$86,000

Grade

P2

Target Bonus

Location

Pomfret Center, CT or as assigned

Reports to

Purchasing Manager, Plant Manager, or Designee

Scope

Independent purchasing and sourcing contributor responsible for supplier evaluation, commercial analysis, negotiations, risk management, and sourcing decisions or recommendations that materially affect cost, quality, inventory, and continuity of supply.

Position Summary / Essential Function

The Purchasing - Professional independently performs procurement and sourcing work for assigned commodities, suppliers, projects, facilities, or business units. The role evaluates sourcing alternatives, supplier capabilities, market conditions, total cost, commercial terms, and supply risks; determines or recommends appropriate courses of action; negotiates within delegated authority; and resolves complex commercial and supply matters. The position exercises discretion and independent judgment on matters that significantly affect operating cost, quality, inventory investment, supplier performance, customer commitments, and continuity of operations. Work is performed with general direction and in accordance with delegated authority, internal controls, and applicable policies; recommendations and decisions may be subject to higher-level review.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

• Independently manage purchasing and sourcing activities for assigned commodities, suppliers, projects, or facilities from requirements analysis through supplier selection, award, delivery, and resolution of significant issues.
• Develop sourcing strategies and requests for quotation or proposal; evaluate competing supplier responses, capabilities, capacity, quality history, financial and operational risk, and total cost of ownership; and select or recommend the course of action that best supports business objectives.
• Lead or independently conduct supplier negotiations within delegated authority involving price, lead time, payment terms, freight, minimum order quantities, warranty, service levels, and other significant commercial terms; recommend acceptance, rejection, or escalation of proposed terms.
• Exercise authority within assigned approval limits to issue purchase commitments, select approved suppliers, establish or revise order terms, and implement sourcing decisions. Matters outside delegated authority are analyzed and presented to management with a recommended course of action.
• Analyze spend, pricing history, demand patterns, market conditions, lead times, inventory exposure, and supplier performance to identify material cost, service, quality, and risk opportunities and determine appropriate actions.
• Assess supply continuity, supplier concentration, capacity, commercial, quality, and logistics risks; develop and implement mitigation, alternate-source, recovery, or escalation plans in collaboration with affected functions.
• Investigate and resolve complex invoice, receipt, quality, delivery, specification, capacity, and commercial disputes on behalf of the Company, including determining appropriate remedies, concessions, corrective actions, or escalation paths within delegated authority.
• Evaluate and qualify suppliers; lead onboarding, performance reviews, corrective-action follow-up, and business continuity planning; and determine when performance warrants development, reduced allocation, replacement, or management escalation.
• Provide procurement consultation and fact-based recommendations to Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Planning regarding new items, engineering changes, cost-reduction initiatives, make-or-buy evaluations, supplier selection, and sourcing risk.
• Interpret and apply purchasing policies, delegated authority, internal controls, contractual requirements, and ethical standards to varied and non-routine circumstances; identify material exceptions and recommend risk-based resolutions or policy exceptions for approval.
• Develop and present purchasing metrics, savings validation, forecasts, supplier risk assessments, and management reports that support planning and business decisions.
• Maintain purchase orders, pricing agreements, sourcing records, and ERP data as documentation of purchasing decisions and controls. Routine transaction maintenance is incidental to the role's primary analytical, advisory, negotiation, and decision-making responsibilities.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the role, grade, and exempt administrative nature of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Four or more years of progressive purchasing, sourcing, materials, or supply chain experience preferred, ideally in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience with RFQs, bid analysis, supplier negotiations, and ERP purchasing transactions.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, quality requirements, and commercial terms as applicable.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CPIM, or CSCP is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Commercial judgment
• Supplier relationship management
• Negotiation and influence
• Data analysis
• Project and priority management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Integrity and sound judgment

Benefits

Subject to the terms, eligibility requirements, and amendment provisions of the applicable plans and policies:

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

All applicants who are offered a position with the Company will be required to successfully complete a post-offer drug screening, where permitted by applicable law and in accordance with Company policy.

At-Will Employment Statement

Employment with the Company is at will. Either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job description creates a contract of employment or alters the at-will employment relationship.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance options
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Shift: 8-hour shift

Work Location: In person, Company does not provide relocation assistance.

Central Wire Group of Companies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Central Wire Group of Companies is a Drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug tests and background checks are required.