• Buyer

    Actalent (Walbridge, OH)


    Engineering Buyer

    Location:

    Walbridge, OH

    Pay Rate:

    $24.00 – $30.00/hour (higher depending on experience)

     

    + Overtime Pay

    Schedule:

    + 1st Shift

    + 40–45 hours/week

    + Overtime Eligible

    Position Summary:

    Support maintenance and engineering teams by coordinating procurement activities and scheduling maintenance tasks. This hybrid role blends purchasing, admin support, and maintenance coordination.

    Key Responsibilities: Procurement & Purchasing

    + Source and purchase parts, equipment, and services for maintenance and engineering.

    + Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with vendors.

    + Track/manage purchase orders, vendor performance, and delivery timelines.

    + Collaborate with management for budget approvals and purchasing decisions.

    Maintenance Coordination

    + Schedule and coordinate planned/unplanned maintenance.

    + Work with technicians to identify parts/systems needing attention.

    + Prioritize urgent maintenance requests and adjust schedules.

    + Monitor daily maintenance progress and ensure timely completion.

    Administrative Support

    + Maintain records of maintenance schedules, POs, and vendor communications.

    + Provide updates/resources to maintenance staff.

    + Communicate across departments to align priorities and timelines.

    Requirements:

    + Education: High School Diploma

    + Experience: Background in pricing, sales, or negotiations (required)

    + Experience in purchasing or maintenance coordination is a plus

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Walbridge, OH.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/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 Walbridge,OH.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2025.

    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.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.