Technical Buyer

Job Title: Technical BuyerJob DescriptionThe Technical Buyer will be responsible for quoting and sourcing CNC-machined and fabricated components. This involves evaluating manufacturing processes, tooling, materials, supplier capabilities, pricing, quality, quantity, and lead times. The role requires identifying and qualifying suppliers based on CNC machining capabilities and negotiating supplier pricing, delivery, terms, and contracts while identifying opportunities for cost and lead-time reductions.

Responsibilities

• Quote and source CNC-machined and fabricated components.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, tooling, materials, supplier capabilities, pricing, quality, quantity, and lead times.
• Identify and qualify suppliers based on CNC machining capabilities.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, delivery, terms, and contracts.
• Maintain sourcing and supplier information within the ERP/MRP system, including inventory, purchase-part, supplier, lot-size, and pricing data.
• Monitor supplier capacity, on-time delivery, quality, SCARs, rejected components, rework, and back charges.
• Travel approximately 2540%, primarily domestic with some international travel.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of CNC manufacturing experience in an MRP environment.
• Hands-on experience operating CNC machinery.
• Working knowledge of CNC programming, tooling, geometry, manufacturing processes, and raw materials.
• Ability to understand how CNC-machined parts are manufactured and determine appropriate supplier capabilities.
• Ability to negotiate price, delivery, terms, quality, and production requirements.
• ERP/MRP system experience required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Engineering drawing and GD&T knowledge preferred.
• ISM or APICS certification preferred.

Work EnvironmentThis manufacturing-focused sourcing role supports CNC-machined parts and suppliers. The role combines technical manufacturing knowledge with quoting, procurement, and supplier management. Approximately 7580% of the work involves quoting/sourcing activities and 2025% focuses on manufacturing/process-related work. Travel constitutes approximately 2540% of the role, primarily domestic. The general schedule is around 40 hours per week, with occasional evenings, weekends, or on-call status required. The position is based onsite with a normal daily schedule. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Englewood, CO. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $80000.00/yr. 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.Medical, dental & vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid vacation & holidays Company-paid life and disability insurance Tuition assistance & Employee Assistance Program Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Englewood, CO. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Englewood,CO.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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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.