Buyer

Actalent • Farmington, CT • 1d ago

Buyer | Farmington, CT (Onsite)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer to join our growing team in Farmington, CT. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, has a passion for supply chain operations, and wants to make a direct impact on inventory performance and supplier relationships.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring materials are ordered, tracked, and delivered on time to support our operations. You'll work closely with a tight-knit team and cross-functional partners to keep everything running smoothly and efficiently.

What You'll Do

Manage the full purchasing cycle for assigned categories, including quoting, planning, ordering, and tracking deliveries

Monitor inventory levels and take action to maintain optimal stock aligned with company goals

Collaborate with internal teams to resolve purchasing and inventory challenges

Maintain accurate purchasing schedules to support on-time delivery and operations

Process invoices and purchasing transactions accurately within the ERP system

Support supplier coordination, including tracking orders and resolving basic delivery issues

Assist with administrative tasks such as data entry, documentation, and reporting

Help identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency and inventory performance

What We're Looking For

Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain support

Familiarity with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a strong plus)

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

High attention to detail, especially with data entry, tracking, and documentation

Comfortable working with invoices, financial transactions, and purchasing records

Solid communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Nice to Have

Experience in a manufacturing or service-based environment

Exposure to ERP implementations or system transitions

Understanding of supplier management and supply chain processes

Why Join Us?

Collaborative, team-oriented work environment

Opportunity to grow within a stable and expanding company

Work with a respected industry leader in automatic door manufacturing and services

Gain hands-on experience across purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain operations

Work Environment

Onsite role in Farmington, CT

Monday through Friday schedule (typically 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with some flexibility)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Farmington, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Farmington,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 7, 2026.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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