Procurement Manager; client relo

Procurement Manager (client will relo) (Engineering & Architecture) Hartford, CT 06001

Our client is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management activities across engineering and R&D operations. This role is critical to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality procurement of materials, components, and services while supporting rapid development cycles and production scalability.

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with company growth, engineering needs, and production timelines.
• Manage sourcing and purchasing of direct and indirect materials, including machined parts, castings, electronics, raw materials, and specialized services.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and compliance requirements.
• Lead contract negotiations, pricing agreements, and long-term supplier partnerships.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Program Management to support new product development and production readiness.
• Monitor supplier performance, mitigate supply chain risks, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies, government contracting requirements, and export controls.
• Manage purchase orders, inventory levels, lead times, and cost controls.
• Support make/buy decisions and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting for management review.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree a plus).
• 5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or advanced technology environment.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost analysis.
• Experience working with engineered components and precision manufacturing suppliers.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and procurement tools.
• Understanding of government contracting, FAR/DFARS, or ITAR compliance preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth, R&D-driven environment.