Strategic Buyer - ERP/MRP & Lean Sourcing

ACTalent; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent, a global engineering services leader, seeks a Buyer for its Manufacturing Operations in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on material requirements, purchasing raw materials, and maintaining supplier relationships to support production and engineering needs.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing purchasing, strong ERP/MRP experience (Oracle/SAP), and the ability to translate planning data into purchasing actions while managing multiple open orders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Experience buying raw materials, machined parts, or engineered materials.
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP or similar).
• Ability to translate planning data into purchasing actions and manage supplier performance.
• Excellent organizational skills and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP data to determine material requirements for production.
• Create and release purchase orders to support manufacturing needs.
• Monitor supplier performance and expedite critical orders.
• Collaborate with planning, engineering, warehouse, and manufacturing teams.
• Maintain supplier relationships and align purchasing with inventory needs.
• Support lean initiatives and source materials per drawings and specs.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records in ERP systems.
• Manage multiple open POs and prioritize urgent production requirements.

Skills

Purchasing

ERP/MRP systems

Supplier management

Materials planning

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

APICS CPIM/CSCP desired

Tools

Oracle

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Actalent, a global engineering services leader, seeks a Buyer for its Manufacturing Operations in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on material requirements, purchasing raw materials, and maintaining supplier relationships to support production and engineering needs.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing purchasing, strong ERP/MRP experience (Oracle/SAP), and the ability to translate planning data into purchasing actions while managing multiple open orders.