Buyer

Buyer
Job Description
As a Buyer, you are responsible for the planning and placing of orders, and/or rescheduling delivery of orders for assigned parts, materials, and supplies pertaining to the manufacturing process, or items required for general business activities - ensuring quality standards are met and products are purchased at the best value.
Responsibilities

• Review the Material Requirement Planning (MRP) report for purchasing requirements and execute daily actions according to department procedures, including P.O. releases and supplier acknowledgments.
• Review requisitions and Engineering documents for requirements and specifications.
• Communicate forecasted requirements to suppliers to maintain supply chain health.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals.
• Maintain accurate planning metrics including lead time, MOQ/EOQ, costing, purchasing information, and safety stock levels.
• Conduct regular reviews of current usage levels with parameters to ensure proper ordering volumes and patterns to support Manufacturing and Service needs.
• Review all available reports for shortages and excess and take appropriate action to expedite or disposition material.
• Manage Supplier invoicing approval to minimize Purchase Price Variance and ensure supplier adherence to contract terms.
• Resolve non-conforming product, invoicing, and other issues promptly to ensure product availability and timely payment to suppliers.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and other departments to resolve procurement-related problems.
• Escalate internal organizational issues and all issues pertaining to Suppliers (Cost, Quality, Availability, and Commercial) to the Procurement Director for resolution.
• Respond to customer inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other procurement-related tasks as needed, such as cycle counting, inventory adjustments, and new supplier identification.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
• Minimum of 3 years' purchasing experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing principles and practices
• MRP and/or ERP experience
• Experience managing assigned product metrics
• Proven experience in sourcing, negotiations, and developing cost-saving initiatives
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel capabilities
• Experience using purchasing software and manufacturing computer systems

Work Environment
This is an office position where you will work closely with other members of procurement, planning, and scheduling teams. You will be a part of a growing company and department, offering the opportunity to learn more facets of supply chain and grow as a valuable member of the team.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of De Pere, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 De Pere,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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 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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