Experienced Buyer – Manufacturing & Supplier Strategy

ACTalent; Hopewell Junction (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract-to-hire

Fully onsite

Six paid holidays

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Purchasing Specialist/Buyer for Hopewell Junction, NY, onsite. You will procure materials, manage POs, and maintain inventory to support production.

You will build supplier relationships, drive cost reductions, and collaborate across Engineering, Operations, and Quality to ensure material availability and supplier performance. Requirements include 5+ years in manufacturing purchasing, ERP/MRP experience, and strong negotiation and data-analysis skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience purchasing technical, engineered, or custom-manufactured components.
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing, supplier agreements, and delivery terms.
• Experience evaluating supplier performance and managing vendor relationships.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Procure raw materials, components, supplies, and services to support production schedules and operational needs.
• Generate and manage purchase orders while ensuring timely and accurate order placement.
• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing requirements to maintain material availability and minimize excess inventory.
• Expedite critical orders and proactively address material shortages.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Source, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to improve pricing, quality, delivery performance, and supply chain flexibility.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Collaborate with vendors to resolve delivery issues, quality concerns, and invoice discrepancies.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, terms, and contractual agreements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and bids to ensure the best overall value for the organization.
• Analyze purchasing requirements, inventory levels, and demand forecasts.
• Support inventory optimization efforts while maintaining uninterrupted production.

Skills

Purchasing & Procurement

ERP/MRP Systems

Supplier Management

Negotiation

Inventory Control

Cost Reduction

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Data Analysis

Excel

Vendor Qualification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Actalent seeks a Purchasing Specialist/Buyer for Hopewell Junction, NY, onsite. You will procure materials, manage POs, and maintain inventory to support production.

You will build supplier relationships, drive cost reductions, and collaborate across Engineering, Operations, and Quality to ensure material availability and supplier performance. Requirements include 5+ years in manufacturing purchasing, ERP/MRP experience, and strong negotiation and data-analysis skills.