Jr. Buyer

Hiring for a Buyer in Farmington, CT

Job Description

The Buyer plays a key role in supporting purchasing and supply chain activities by quoting, planning, ordering, and tracking the delivery of components across assigned categories. This role ensures that inventory levels align with departmental goals, identifies actions to optimize stock and purchasing schedules, and collaborates closely with team members to determine the most effective plan of action. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing organization and develop professionally within a supportive purchasing group.

Responsibilities

• Quote, plan, and place orders for components across assigned categories to ensure timely availability of materials.

• Track delivery status of all ordered components and follow up with suppliers to resolve delays or discrepancies.

• Monitor overall inventory levels against departmental goals and recommend actions to optimize stock, reduce shortages, and minimize excess inventory.

• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to determine the correct plan of action for purchasing and inventory-related issues.

• Support purchasing schedules by coordinating order timing and quantities in line with production and service needs.

• Perform administrative support tasks related to purchasing, including data entry, documentation, and record keeping.

• Enter and process invoices accurately in the ERP system to support timely payments and financial reconciliation.

• Handle funds transfers related to purchasing activities in a timely and accurate manner.

• Assist with supplier management by maintaining communication, supporting issue resolution, and helping ensure reliable supply.

• Use ERP and supply chain management tools to maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records and generate necessary reports.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably D365 ERP or similar platforms.

• Practical knowledge of purchasing processes, including quoting, ordering, and tracking deliveries.

• Experience performing administrative support tasks in a purchasing or supply chain environment.

• Ability to enter and process invoices accurately and efficiently.

• Capability to execute funds transfers and related financial transactions with attention to detail.

• Understanding of basic supply chain management principles and inventory control.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple purchasing activities and deadlines.

• Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional team members and suppliers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in supplier management, including maintaining vendor relationships and supporting issue resolution.

• Familiarity with purchasing schedules and coordinating order timing with operational needs.

• Background in administrative tasks related to purchasing, invoicing, and financial processing.

• Interest in professional growth within a purchasing or supply chain career path.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a tight-knit, cross-functional team environment.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in Farmington and operates within a tight-knit, cross-functional team that values collaboration, problem solving, and clear communication. The Junior Buyer works closely with colleagues in purchasing, supply chain, and other departments, using ERP tools such as D365 ERP to manage data and workflows. The environment supports operational growth and internal promotion within the purchasing group, offering the opportunity to contribute to a world-class team recognized for innovation and diligent service. The workplace emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and continuous improvement in a professional office setting.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $39.00/hr.

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.

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 Sep 25, 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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