Buyer Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to join our growing Operations and Supply Chain team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for managing material requirements, purchasing raw materials and production components, and ensuring uninterrupted support for manufacturing and engineering operations. The ideal candidate will have experience working within MRP/ERP systems, maintaining supplier relationships, and managing purchasing activities in an industrial or manufacturing setting.Key Responsibilities
- Review MRP planning data to determine material requirements and ensure timely availability of materials 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 business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular communication regarding deliveries, specifications, and order status.
- Support inventory management efforts by aligning purchasing activities with inventory and warehouse requirements.
- Implement and maintain supplier programs such as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and Kanban systems where appropriate.
- Assist with lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives, including Value Stream Mapping and root cause analysis activities.
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to source appropriate raw materials and components.
- Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and supplier records within ERP systems.
- Manage multiple open purchase orders and prioritize urgent production requirements in a fast-paced environment.
- Support additional supply chain and procurement activities as needed.
QualificationsRequired:
- 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience purchasing raw materials, machined products, fabricated components, or engineered materials.
- Strong experience working within MRP/ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms.
- Ability to analyze MRP requirements and convert planning data into purchasing actions.
- Experience working with suppliers to manage deliveries, shortages, and order performance.
- Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Preferred:
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud.
- Experience within machining, metal fabrication, mechanical manufacturing, engineered products, composites, or industrial manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Kanban systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- APICS certifications such as CPIM or CSCP.
- Experience supporting inventory management and warehouse operations.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Billerica, MA. Pay and BenefitsThe 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 subject to 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 & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Billerica, MA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Billerica,MA.About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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