Buyer Planner

Talentify; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Talentify in Woburn, MA is seeking a Buyer / Supply Chain Specialist to join our Operations & Supply Chain team in a manufacturing environment. You will purchase raw materials and production components, review MRP, issue POs, and ensure materials are available to support production.

Collaborating with Planning, Purchasing, Warehouse and Manufacturing, you will manage supplier performance, expedite orders, and drive continuous improvements like VMI and Kanban.

Qualifications

• Hands-on purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience buying raw materials and production components.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle or SAP).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand material specs.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP requirements and issue purchase orders and PO releases to support production needs.
• Review material requirements for work orders and coordinate material availability for manufacturing.
• Manage and expedite purchase orders with suppliers as needed.
• Work closely with Planning, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Manufacturing teams.
• Participate in daily Gemba walks and production meetings.
• Support inventory management and material flow improvements.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to implement VMI, Kanban, and other visual ordering systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, and root cause analysis.
• Perform additional Operations and Supply Chain responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Purchasing in manufacturing

ERP/MRP systems

Supplier management

Reading engineering drawings

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

About this job

Job Description

We are seeking a Buyer / Supply Chain Specialist to join the Operations & Supply Chain team within a manufacturing environment. This individual will be responsible for purchasing raw materials and production components, reviewing MRP requirements, managing purchase orders, and ensuring materials are available to support production.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP requirements and issue purchase orders and PO releases to support production needs.
• Review material requirements for work orders and coordinate material availability for manufacturing.
• Manage and expedite purchase orders with suppliers as needed.
• Work closely with Planning, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Manufacturing teams.
• Participate in daily Gemba walks and production meetings.
• Support inventory management and material flow improvements.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to implement VMI, Kanban, and other visual ordering systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, and root cause analysis.
• Perform additional Operations and Supply Chain responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience purchasing raw materials and/or production components.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• Understanding of manufacturing materials and processes, which may include machining, sheet metal, mechanical components, or composites.
• Ability to read basic engineering drawings/prints and understand material and dimensional requirements.
• Strong communication and supplier‑management skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woburn, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woburn, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Woburn,MA.

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.