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Buyer

Contract: 3–6 months

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Work Environment: Onsite | Business Casual

About the Role

We are seeking a Buyer to support purchasing activities for a growing international manufacturer. In this role, you will source and purchase materials, products, and services to meet organizational requirements while ensuring cost efficiency, quality standards, and timely delivery. You’ll collaborate with internal teams, manage supplier relationships, and help maintain optimal inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities

+ Execute purchasing activities for site requirements, including raw materials, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), and indirect goods/services.

+ Prepare, enter, transmit, and maintain purchase orders with vendors for assigned materials.

+ Review confirmations prior to material receipts and monitor inventory levels daily.

+ Assess inventory relative to inbound shipments and make adjustments to ensure timely material flow.

+ Work closely with operations, maintenance, and finance teams to align purchasing with business needs.

+ Support inventory management and optimize stock levels.

Required Skills & Experience

+ Purchasing & Supply Chain Management experience.

+ Proficiency in SAP and ERP systems.

+ Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

+ Experience with purchase orders and buying processes.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

+ Procurement, MRP, Microsoft Office, data entry.

Qualifications

+ Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience in purchasing or procurement.

+ 1–3 years of experience using ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Why Join Us?

+ Contract Opportunity: 3–6 months

+ Competitive Pay: Based on experience.

+ Accrued Sick Time: In compliance with NYS regulations.

+ Be part of a company recently acquired by a growing international manufacturer.

Apply today to join a dynamic team and make an impact on our supply chain operations!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Schenectady, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Schenectady,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 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.

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.