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Supply Chain Buyer / Planner
Posted: 08/19/2026
Employment Type:
Permanent
Job Number: LP4404893815
Pay Rate: $75000 / year
Job Description
Supply Chain Buyer / Planner
Direct Hire | Up to $75,000 DOE | First Shift
Middlesex County, CT
Middlesex County, CT
A.R. Mazzotta is partnering with a well-established manufacturer to hire an experienced Supply Chain Buyer / Planner. This direct hire opportunity combines purchasing, procurement, production planning, inventory management and supplier management in a key manufacturing role.
What You'll Do
- Purchase raw materials, finished goods, packaging and outsourced services
- Source suppliers and negotiate pricing, lead times and delivery schedules
- Manage supplier relationships, performance, quality and delivery issues
- Create and maintain production schedules based on demand and capacity
- Monitor inventory levels and material requirements to prevent shortages
- Review forecasts and adjust purchasing and production plans
- Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data, Bills of Materials (BOMs), item records and supplier information
- Partner with Operations, Engineering and Quality
- Track purchasing, inventory, cost savings and supplier performance
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and supply chain improvements
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement, Production Planning, Materials Planning or Supply Chain experience within manufacturing
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, BOMs and inventory management
- Strong supplier sourcing and negotiation skills
- Understanding of manufacturing and production processes
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Analytical, organized and able to manage changing priorities
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations or related field—or equivalent hands-on experience
What You'll Enjoy
- Direct hire opportunity
- Up to $75,000, based on experience
- First shift schedule
- Medical and dental insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Stable, growing manufacturing environment
Convenient commute from Middletown, Cromwell, Portland, East Hampton, Haddam, Durham, Chester, Deep River, Essex, Old Saybrook, Clinton, Killingworth, Westbrook, Guilford and Madison.
If you have a manufacturing background that combines purchasing and production/materials planning, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today!
A.R. Mazzotta is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of A.R. Mazzotta to employ, recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, marital status, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, or physical disability, religion, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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