Buyer

ACTalent; Town of Saugerties (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ACTalent is seeking an experienced Buyer / Purchasing Specialist to optimize procurement for a medical device manufacturing environment in Saugerties, NY. The role requires end-to-end purchasing, supplier relationship management, and strong data analysis to drive cost savings.

You will process POs, negotiate terms, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability and timely delivery. This is a contract-to-hire onsite position with a competitive hourly pay range.

Qualifications

• 5+ years purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders and purchase requisitions.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes and inventory management in manufacturing.
• Ability to negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with suppliers.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase materials to support manufacturing operations.
• Process purchase orders using ERP/MRP systems for accuracy and timeliness.
• Obtain supplier quotes and negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance for quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Analyze purchasing spend, inventory costs, and pricing trends for cost savings.
• Track cost savings and supplier metrics to support decisions.
• Review inventory levels to prevent stockouts or excess inventory.
• Resolve discrepancies in pricing, quantities, or delivery with vendors.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, R&D, Sales, Warehouse, and Finance.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Vendor negotiation

Excel/data analysis

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory management

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

AS or BS degree

Tools

Infor ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Buyer / Purchasing Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Buyer / Purchasing Specialist to support manufacturing operations through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and end-to-end procurement activities. In this role, you purchase materials and supplies, negotiate with vendors, manage inventory levels, and ensure timely delivery to meet production requirements. You use your analytical skills and financial acumen to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve operational efficiency, and support cross-functional teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase both inventory and non-inventory materials to reliably support manufacturing operations.
• Create, process, and manage purchase orders using ERP/MRP systems to ensure accurate and timely procurement.
• Obtain supplier quotes and negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and service agreements to optimize cost and performance.
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with existing and new suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure quality, cost, and delivery expectations are consistently met.
• Analyze purchasing spend, inventory costs, and pricing trends to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Track and report cost savings, supplier performance metrics, and key purchasing indicators to support data-driven decisions.
• Review inventory levels and purchasing data to support efficient inventory management and avoid stockouts or excess inventory.
• Resolve purchasing, receiving, and invoice discrepancies related to pricing, quantity, quality, and delivery issues.
• Expedite or defer orders in response to changing business needs and production priorities.
• Partner closely with Production, Quality, R&D, Sales, Warehouse, and Finance teams to support operational goals and ensure material availability.
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain organized purchasing and inventory records.
• Manage purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders in alignment with company policies and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to purchasing processes, supplier performance, and inventory planning.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience as a buyer or purchasing specialist supporting production operations.
• Hands-on experience creating and managing purchase orders and purchase requisitions.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes and inventory management in the manufacturing industry.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including working with formulas, spreadsheets, and data analysis.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems for purchasing and inventory management (Infor experience preferred).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Kanban and inventory planning methodologies.
• Solid analytical and financial acumen with the ability to interpret purchasing and inventory data.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail for accurate data entry and documentation.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers on pricing, lead times, and terms.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust purchasing activities as business needs change.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• AS or BS degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience in the medical device or healthcare manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with purchasing metrics and reporting to support management and continuous improvement.
• Comfort working with planning tools and methodologies in a production environment.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term supplier relationships that support quality and reliability.
• Experience supporting engineering or technical teams in a manufacturing setting.

Work Environment

This role is based in a medical device and healthcare manufacturing environment located in Saugerties, NY. You work in an office setting within a production facility, collaborating closely with engineering and operations teams. The dress code is business casual. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday on first shift, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility to start earlier at 7:00 a.m. or 7:30 a.m. The organization offers accrued New York State sick time and six paid holidays. You will work with ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Excel, and other standard office and manufacturing support tools in a professional, team-oriented environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saugerties, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $36.06/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saugerties,NY.

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.

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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.

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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.