Purchasing Assistant / Planner

Purchasing Assistant / Planner
Location: Bozrah, CT area
Compensation: $50,000–$62,400K , plus overtime
Schedule: Full-time, first shift, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Join a well-established, family-owned manufacturer with a welcoming, family feel and a supportive manager who values the team. This is an opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented purchasing professional who enjoys building supplier relationships and keeping manufacturing operations running smoothly.

About the Role

The Purchasing Assistant / Planner will help source and purchase supplies, materials, equipment, and services needed for daily plant operations. You’ll work closely with suppliers and internal departments to maintain inventory, track deliveries, resolve purchasing issues, and support materials planning.

Responsibilities

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  Prepare and track purchase orders, maintaining accurate purchasing records.

  
  


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  Purchase maintenance, repair, and operating supplies, consumables, equipment, and services.

  
  


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  Monitor inventory and usage trends to keep essential materials available.

  
  


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  Coordinate supplier deliveries and address shortages that could affect production.

  
  


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  Resolve invoice discrepancies and process receipts for supplies and services.

  
  


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  Compare pricing, negotiate with vendors, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

  
  


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  Communicate supplier changes affecting cost, quality, or delivery.

  
  


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  Support materials planning, including reviewing MRP reports and providing backup for the Materials Planner.

  
  


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  Assist with occasional company event coordination and other departmental needs.

  
  

Qualifications

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  Two or more years of purchasing experience preferred, ideally in manufacturing.

  
  


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  Bachelor’s degree in business administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  
  


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  Strong organization, communication, negotiation, and follow-through skills.

  
  


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  Ability to manage priorities and work independently.

  
  


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  Familiarity with purchasing, inventory, and materials planning systems.

  
  


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  Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; Macola experience is a plus.

  
  


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  Lean manufacturing experience and Spanish language skills are helpful.

  
  


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  Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, with reasonable accommodations available.

  
  

Why Join?

Work with a well-established business where people know one another, leadership is approachable, and your contributions make a visible difference. You’ll report to a supportive purchasing manager and enjoy the close-knit atmosphere of a family-owned manufacturer.

Compensation reflects an annual equivalent based on a 40-hour workweek. This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position, with overtime paid in addition to the range shown.