Job Description

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The Role: Buyer
Location: Bloomfield, CT (Hybrid: 3 Days Onsite, 2 Day Remote/Week)
Type: Contract (12 months+)

What You'll Do:

The Buyer is responsible for executing procurement activities to ensure timely availability of materials, components, and services required to support production and business operations. This role works closely with suppliers, planners, manufacturing, logistics, and cross-functional teams to manage purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, mitigate supply risks, and support inventory optimization.

The Buyer position is an entry to intermediate-level procurement role, with increasing responsibility for supplier relationship management, cost control, and supply continuity.

Responsibilities:

Procurement & Purchase Order Management

• Create, manage, and maintain purchase orders in accordance with business requirements.
• Monitor purchase order status and ensure on-time delivery of materials and services.
• Expedite critical orders and resolve supply shortages to minimize operational disruptions.
• Process order acknowledgements and ensure supplier commitments are accurately reflected in planning systems.
• Manage reschedules, cancellations, and order modifications based on changing demand.
• Coordinate and manage end-to-end procurement activities, ensuring timely supplier fulfillment and partnering with warehouse, quality, and supplier teams to resolve receiving issues when needed.

Supplier Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and compliance.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve delivery issues, shortages, invoice discrepancies, and quality concerns.
• Support supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Finance teams to resolve supply-related issues.
• Communicate material availability risks and recovery actions to stakeholders.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and supplier transitions.

Compliance & Process Management

• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, and procurement documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and data accuracy.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to safety and quality; adherence to client safety and quality standards and absolutes.
• Effective communication and supplier relationship management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An Associate or Bachelor’s degree is preferred; however, candidates with strong learning aptitude and the ability to adapt to digital tools are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why Golden Technology?

Founded in 1997, Golden Technology has grown from a two-person vision into a trusted partner for Fortune 500 clients nationwide. Along the way, we’ve built a culture centered on family, professional growth, and giving back to our communities through our Golden Community initiatives.

Here’s what sets us apart:

Family-first culture that values balance and support. Career development through mentorship, opportunities, and investment in our people. Community impact by dedicating time, talent, and resources to the places we live and work.

What’s In It for You

Exciting opportunities with innovative companies. Guidance from a recruiting team with decades of experience. A professional, supportive culture built on trust and collaboration.