Procurement Buyer – Hybrid (CT)

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Actalent, a global leader in engineering and sciences services, is hiring a Buyers to support procurement, material planning, supplier management, and purchase order execution within the North America Parts Center and Otis Service Center. This entry-to-intermediate role owns supplier communication, purchase orders, shortage management, and inventory risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate has ERP/MRP exposure, strong Excel skills, and experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• The Buyer executes procurement activities to ensure timely availability of materials, components, and services required to support production and business operations.
• Responsibilities include purchase orders, supplier management, inventory continuity, shortage mitigation, supplier performance monitoring, expediting, and supporting cross-functional supply chain operations.
• Preferred: Associate degree; Bachelor’s degree; Will consider strong purchasing experience without degree; Strong ERP aptitude; Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchase orders with approved vendors and track confirmations.
• Manage supplier relationships and evaluate performance.
• Monitor inventory levels and work on shortage mitigation plans.
• Support cross‑functional supply chain initiatives and expediting when needed.

Skills

Purchasing

Purchase order

Supply chain

Erp

Buyer purchasing

Inventory

MRP

Planner

Microsoft excel

Buying experience

Data entry

Purchasing experience

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Actalent, a global leader in engineering and sciences services, is hiring a Buyers to support procurement, material planning, supplier management, and purchase order execution within the North America Parts Center and Otis Service Center. This entry-to-intermediate role owns supplier communication, purchase orders, shortage management, and inventory risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate has ERP/MRP exposure, strong Excel skills, and experience in a manufacturing environment.