Purchasing Analyst

Actalent

📍 Manchester, CT, United States

Full-time other-general Posted June 17, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Purchasing & Quoting Analyst
Job Description
The Purchasing & Quoting Analyst executes core procurement activities to support aerospace manufacturing operations, ensuring that materials and components are purchased, delivered, and managed in alignment with production schedules. This role owns the full purchasing lifecycle—from issuing RFQs and selecting suppliers to managing purchase orders and expediting deliveries—within a high-precision, regulated environment. The analyst collaborates closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to maintain accurate data, resolve supplier issues, and support reliable, flight-critical manufacturing output.
Responsibilities

+ Issue requests for quotation (RFQs) and evaluate supplier quotes to ensure competitive pricing, appropriate lead times, and required quality levels.

+ Select suppliers based on cost, lead time, quality, and overall capability to support aerospace manufacturing requirements.