Buyer

Actalent; Bloomfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Bloomfield, CT is seeking a hands-on Buyer to support production through procurement, material planning, and supplier management. You will manage purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, and help maintain inventory continuity, collaborating with planning, logistics, and manufacturing teams to keep operations running smoothly.

The role emphasizes data analysis with Excel, ERP/MRP usage, and proactive risk mitigation to prevent shortages.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting purchasing, procurement, or planning functions.
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders.
• Familiarity with supplier communication and performance management.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, or similar systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities to support production and operational requirements.
• Create, manage, and maintain purchase orders.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order status and delivery schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance and support supplier relationship management.
• Identify and mitigate material shortages, supply disruptions, and inventory risks.
• Support inventory continuity through planning, forecasting, and replenishment.
• Review order status and inventory levels to support production schedules.
• Maintain procurement and supplier information in ERP systems.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Purchase Orders

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Material Planning

Supplier Management

ERP/MRP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Data Analysis

Logistics Coordination

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

BuyerJob Description

We are seeking a Buyer to support procurement, material planning, supplier management, inventory continuity, and supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of materials, components, and services needed to support production and business objectives.

The Buyer will work closely with suppliers, manufacturing teams, planning personnel, customer service, logistics, and supply chain stakeholders to manage purchase orders, mitigate shortages, monitor supplier performance, and support operational continuity.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities to support production and operational requirements.

• Create, manage, and maintain purchase orders.

• Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, delivery schedules, and material availability.

• Monitor supplier performance and support supplier relationship management activities.

• Identify and mitigate material shortages, supply disruptions, and inventory risks.

• Support inventory continuity through planning, forecasting, and replenishment activities.

• Coordinate with manufacturing, planning, customer service, logistics, and supply chain teams to support business requirements.

• Review order status, delivery commitments, and inventory levels to support production schedules.

• Support material planning and supply chain initiatives.

• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier information within ERP systems.

• Perform data analysis using Microsoft Excel and other business tools.

• Participate in process improvement initiatives that enhance procurement and supply chain performance.

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting purchasing, procurement, supply chain, materials management, planning, or related business functions.

• Experience creating and managing purchase orders.

• Familiarity with supplier communication and supplier performance management.

• Experience utilizing ERP, MRP, or similar business systems.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience within manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or supply chain environments.

• Experience with inventory management and material planning.

• Experience supporting shortage management and inventory continuity.

• Experience with supplier relationship management.

• Experience coordinating logistics and supply chain activities.

• Strong ERP system aptitude and ability to learn new systems quickly.

• Experience supporting cross-functional operations involving procurement, planning, and manufacturing teams.

Key Skills

• Purchasing

• Procurement

• Purchase Orders

• Supply Chain Management

• Inventory Management

• Material Planning

• Supplier Management

• ERP/MRP Systems

• Microsoft Excel

• Data Analysis

• Logistics Coordination

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work Environment

This position operates within a collaborative supply chain and manufacturing environment. The role involves regular interaction with suppliers, manufacturing personnel, planning teams, customer service groups, and supply chain stakeholders.

The position supports operational continuity by ensuring materials, components, and services are available when needed while helping maintain effective supplier relationships and inventory performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bloomfield, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Bloomfield,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.