Purchasing Clerk / Buyer

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

Purchasing Specialist/ Buyer

Location: Hopewell Junction, NY (Fully Onsite)

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 1st Shift

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist/ Buyer to support a growing manufacturing organization in Hopewell Junction, NY. This individual will play a critical role in procuring materials, components, equipment, and services necessary to meet production demands and business objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in purchasing within a manufacturing environment, experience working with ERP/MRP systems, and the ability to build strong supplier relationships while driving cost-effective procurement strategies.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with Engineering, Operations, Production Planning, and Quality teams to ensure material availability, optimize supplier performance, and support ongoing supply chain initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Purchasing

• 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.

Supplier Management

• 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.

Negotiation & Cost Control

• 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.

Inventory & Supply Chain Support

• Analyze purchasing requirements, inventory levels, and demand forecasts.
• Support inventory optimization efforts while maintaining uninterrupted production.
• Assist in reducing supply chain risks through strategic sourcing initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering and Quality teams regarding product specifications, supplier capabilities, and engineering changes.
• Work closely with Operations and Production Planning to align purchasing activities with manufacturing requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement processes and supply chain performance.

Administrative & System Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, and procurement documentation.
• Perform data entry and order entry activities with a high level of accuracy.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage procurement activities and inventory transactions.
• Assist with invoicing follow-up, pricing updates, and purchasing-related administrative functions.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP platforms.
• Experience qualifying vendors and conducting supplier audits or evaluations.
• Knowledge of inventory management and demand planning concepts.
• Previous experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives within procurement or supply chain functions.

Top Skills

• Purchasing & Procurement
• ERP/MRP Systems
• Supplier Management
• Negotiation
• Vendor Qualification
• Purchase Order Management
• Inventory Control
• Supply Chain Operations
• Microsoft Excel
• Manufacturing Purchasing

Work Environment

• 100% onsite position in Hopewell Junction, NY.
• Professional office environment within a manufacturing organization.
• Regular interaction with Engineering, Operations, Production Planning, and Quality teams.
• First-shift schedule, Monday through Friday.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term growth potential.
• Work with an established manufacturing organization supporting critical operational initiatives.
• Exposure to cross-functional teams and strategic sourcing activities.
• Eligible to accrue New York State sick time and receive six paid holidays during the contract period.
• Position available due to retirement, offering the opportunity to step into an established and impactful role.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.46/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hopewell Junction,NY.

About Actalent

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