Strategic Manufacturing Buyer

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

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to join our Operations and Supply Chain team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role focuses on managing material requirements, purchasing raw materials and production components, and ensuring uninterrupted support for manufacturing and engineering operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience with MRP/ERP systems and strong supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience purchasing raw materials, machined items, fabricated components, or engineered materials.
• Strong experience with MRP/ERP systems and supplier management.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP planning data to determine material requirements and ensure timely availability for production.
• Create, manage, and release purchase orders to support manufacturing and engineering needs.
• Monitor supplier performance, expedite critical orders, and resolve material shortages to maintain production schedules.
• Collaborate with planning, engineering, warehouse, and manufacturing teams to support objectives and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships through regular communication regarding deliveries, specifications, and order status.

Skills

MRP/ERP systems

Supplier relationship management

Inventory management

Materials sourcing

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in related field

Tools

Oracle SAP

Oracle Fusion Cloud

Job description

Actalent is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to join our Operations and Supply Chain team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role focuses on managing material requirements, purchasing raw materials and production components, and ensuring uninterrupted support for manufacturing and engineering operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience with MRP/ERP systems and strong supplier relationships.