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Hiring for a Procurement Manager in Glastonbury!

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Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager to lead and coordinate the activities of personnel involved in strategically sourcing, procuring, and expediting the purchase of parts for aero-derivative industrial gas turbines, power turbines, and power plant equipment. This role involves sourcing raw materials, including forgings and castings, and overseeing the machining of pick-level parts.

Responsibilities

+ Manage and lead a team of buyers responsible for engine parts for FT8® and FT4000® gas turbine programs and power plant equipment.

+ Identify, develop, and consolidate vendors to ensure competitive pricing.

+ Oversee supplier relationships, focusing on delivery and quality performance, cost, and inventory management.

+ Ensure timely execution of purchase orders and product delivery, mitigating terminations and achieving cost-reduction goals.

+ Own delivery execution to meet production schedules.

+ Collaborate with Programs and Operations groups including Materials, Production Planning, Logistics, Warehouse, Quality, Engineering, Legal, and Finance.

+ Lead cross-functional teams to support cost, quality, and delivery metrics.

+ Address and solve procurement-related problems.

+ Build efficient working relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

+ Ensure team compliance with Procurement Manual and standard work procedures.

+ Proactively participate in or lead efforts to achieve departmental, company, and individual goals and objectives.

+ Contribute to building a positive team culture.

+ Communicate effectively with subordinates and management at all levels.

Essential Skills

+ Strong procurement and supply chain management skills.

+ Experience in purchasing and inventory management.

+ Proficiency in SAP and project management.

+ Negotiation skills.

+ 5+ years of managerial experience.

+ Knowledge of aerospace industry and turbine engine components.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

+ Proficiency in writing articulate reports and business correspondence.

+ Strong proficiency in MS 365 applications, especially Excel.

+ Substantial SAP experience.

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business.

+ Experience with Mitsubishi Power Aero products preferred but not required; experience with aero-derivative or heavy-frame gas turbine technology acceptable.

Work Environment

Our team is headquartered in Glastonbury, Connecticut, USA. We pride ourselves on being the OEM and exclusive provider of aero-derivative gas turbine packages based on advanced technology. Our culture emphasizes speed, flexibility, and durability, and we offer a rare level of customization, hands-on service, and responsiveness to our clients. We have installed over 2,000 gas turbines in more than 50 countries, providing efficient and flexible power solutions. We integrate resources to deliver optimized technical and commercial solutions while cultivating employee potential for engagement, personal growth, and organizational success.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Glastonbury,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.