Job ID: HC374935102
Location: Brookfield, CT
Category: Office & Professional
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 10/02/2026
Buyer | $50,000–$70,000 DOE | Temp-to-Hire | Brookfield, CT
What Matters Most
- Competitive pay of $50,000–$70,000 annually, based on experience
- Monday–Friday schedule
- Brookfield, CT location
- Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term stability
- Work with an established, family-owned company that has been in business for over 30 years
- Join a team where the average employee tenure is approximately 10 years
- Opportunity for professional and financial growth
Job Description
The Buyer will support the Purchasing Department by obtaining materials, products, and services needed to fulfill customer orders and support company operations. This is a primarily behind-the-scenes purchasing role with no cold calling or business development responsibilities, working closely with vendors, internal departments, and the Sales team to ensure competitive pricing and timely delivery.
The ideal candidate will have purchasing experience within an electronic, technology, industrial, or manufacturing environment. Experience working with circuit boards or electronic contract manufacturing is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Obtain pricing and delivery quotes from suppliers
- Provide pricing and delivery information to the Sales Department for customer quotes
- Purchase materials and coordinate delivery based on customer order schedules
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Communicate with suppliers regarding questions, delivery timelines, and issues
- Work with internal departments and suppliers to expedite materials and resolve purchasing concerns
- Obtain quotes for products and services needed to support company operations and facilities
- Participate in on-site customer meetings as needed
- Help identify opportunities for process improvements
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and an organized work area
- Follow company quality standards and participate in internal or external quality audits as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; degree preferred
- 1–3 years of purchasing experience within electronic contract manufacturing, high-tech, technology, industrial, or a related industry
- 2–4 years of purchasing experience in a related industry will also be considered
- Experience working with electronic components or circuit boards is highly preferred
- Knowledge of materials processes and inventory control
- MRP experience preferred; NetSuite experience is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization, time management, and multitasking abilities
- Ability to learn purchasing and negotiation techniques
- Knowledge of electronic contract manufacturing; LEAN manufacturing knowledge is a plus
- Ability to read and interpret customer requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams and suppliers
Benefits & Perks
- $50,000–$70,000 annual salary, DOE
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- 10 paid holidays
- PTO and sick time provided
- Stable, long-term team with an average employee tenure of approximately 10 years
- Family-owned company that has been in business for over 30 years
- Small, close-knit office environment
- Professional growth opportunities
Your New Organization
Join a privately owned, established company with approximately 130 employees that has been in business for over 30 years. The company specializes in technology and electronic manufacturing, including work with circuit boards, and serves primarily corporate and government-contract customers.
This is a great opportunity to join a stable organization where employees tend to build long-term careers. With a small office environment, supportive team culture, and a strong reputation for employee longevity, this position offers the opportunity to become part of a team where people truly stay and grow.
The Reserves Network
When you work with The Reserves Network, you’re working with a veteran-founded and family-owned staffing company that is committed to helping candidates find opportunities that align with their skills and career goals. We offer weekly pay, direct deposit or pay card options, and access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), along with a referral bonus program.
