Procurement Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Massachusetts is seeking a Procurement and Supplier Management Specialist to manage procurement and supplier activities, review MRP data, issue purchase orders, and support lean manufacturing.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including planning, purchasing, engineering, and manufacturing, and help implement visual ordering systems such as Kanban or VMI. This onsite role is contract-to-hire in Woburn with ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle Fusion Cloud or SAP.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with both buying and planning transactions using MRP.
• Direct supplier management experience, including purchasing raw materials and production components.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems; Oracle Fusion Cloud or SAP highly valuable.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams including planning, purchasing, engineering, warehouse, and manufacturing.
• Reading basic engineering drawings and prints to understand material and dimensional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate as a key member of the Operations and Supply Chain team, including daily Gemba walks and production meetings to stay aligned with production needs.
• Review detailed MRP planning data to determine material requirements for work orders and ensure timely release of materials to manufacturing.
• Execute purchase orders and releases based on MRP requirements to support engineering and production schedules.
• Assist with expediting purchase orders and resolving delays with suppliers to meet delivery dates.
• Collaborate with planning, purchasing, engineering, warehouse, and manufacturing to drive continuous improvement in procurement and material flow.
• Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to implement visual ordering systems (VMI or Kanban) where practical.
• Participate in value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and lean projects to enhance supply chain performance.

Skills

Supply chain experience

MRP transactions

Cross-functional teamwork

Reading engineering drawings

Lean manufacturing

Education

Associate or Bachelor in engineering, supply chain, or related field

Tools

Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Procurement and Supplier Management Specialist

Job Description This role plays a key part in the Operations and Supply Chain team, managing procurement and supplier activities to ensure materials and components are available to support engineering and manufacturing. You will review and act on MRP data, execute purchase orders, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices within a growing, stable manufacturing organization.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate as a key member of the Operations and Supply Chain team, including joining daily Gemba walks and production meetings to stay aligned with production needs and priorities.


• Review detailed MRP planning data to determine clear material requirements for work orders and ensure timely release of materials to manufacturing.


• Execute purchase orders and purchase order releases based on MRP requirements to support engineering and production schedules.


• Assist with expediting purchase orders, including updating expedite reports and working with suppliers to resolve delays and meet required delivery dates.


• Collaborate closely with planning, purchasing, engineering, warehouse, and manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement and material flow.


• Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to implement visual ordering systems, such as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) or Kanban, where practical.


• Participate in value stream mapping activities, root cause analysis, and other lean and continuous improvement projects to enhance supply chain performance.


• Support operations and supply chain activities as needed, including tasks related to inventory, logistics, and coordination with manufacturing.


• Engage directly with suppliers to manage relationships, clarify requirements, and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, and cost.


• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage both buying and planning transactions, maintain accurate data, and ensure system integrity for material planning.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Hands‑on experience with both buying and planning transactions using MRP.


• Direct supplier management experience, including purchasing raw materials and production components.


• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems for purchasing and planning; experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud or SAP is highly valuable.


• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams including planning, purchasing, engineering, warehouse, and manufacturing.


• Understanding of manufacturing environments involving mechanical, machining operations, sheet metal, or composites.


• Ability to read basic engineering drawings and prints and understand material and dimensional requirements.


• Strong organizational and follow‑up skills to manage expediting activities and maintain accurate expedite reports.


• Solid analytical skills to interpret MRP data and make informed purchasing and planning decisions.


• Clear written and verbal communication skills to interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree or bachelors degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.


• Experience or exposure in mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering.


• Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP is preferred.


• Experience implementing lean manufacturing initiatives such as Kanban and other visual ordering systems.


• Kanban and lean manufacturing experience, including participation in value stream mapping and root cause analysis, is preferred.


• Supply chain certifications such as CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) are preferred.


• Inventory management and warehouse experience, including understanding of logistics and material flow.


• Familiarity with data centerrelated materials or components is beneficial.


• Experience working with machining operations, sheet metal, and composite materials is an advantage.

Work Environment

The role is primarily based in an office environment within a manufacturing setting, with regular interaction in inventory and production areas.

You will work closely with operations, engineering, warehouse, and manufacturing teams, using ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle Fusion Cloud or SAP to manage materials and supplier activities.

The organization operates multiple facilities in Massachusetts and is experiencing strong growth, particularly driven by data centre demand, while maintaining a stable and expanding core business.

The environment emphasizes lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and collaboration across functions.

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 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 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Woburn,MA.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Accommodation

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.