Buyer

Consider applying if you have:

• SAP experience (any relevant modules)

• Aerospace industry experience

For immediate consideration:

Please email your resume and interview availability to (sanmalik@actalentservices.com) ASAP today or tomorrow.

I am conducting interviews this week and looking to hire immediately.

Job Title: Buyer

Job Description

The Procurement Analyst is responsible for performing purchasing functions, including initiating competitive requests for quotations, issuing purchase orders, and managing delivery of orders in accordance with project/program builds. The role requires effective collaboration with suppliers and internal customers, such as support engineers, quality, and project planners.

Responsibilities

• Establish, evaluate, and select suppliers to develop a qualified supplier base and sustain supplier relationships.

• Review requests for procurement, and issue related RFQs and subsequent POs.

• Independently perform complete analyses of customer requirements and supplier input to obtain the best possible procurement packages relative to cost, schedule, and quantity.

• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions with suppliers and act as an intermediary between internal customers and suppliers.

• Drive process improvements with internal customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

• Reduce quality-related turn backs, and compel improved performance from suppliers.

• Monitor and maintain all open purchase orders and communicate status to internal customers.

• Manage suppliers to verify compliance with purchase order requirements.

• Address and solve procurement issues as they arise.

• Support cost reduction tasks.

Essential Skills

• Experience in procurement and purchasing.

• Proficiency in SAP with 5+ years of experience.

• Bachelor's degree or 10+ years of directly relevant experience.

• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills.

• Ability to support cross-functional teams.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

• Experience in supply chain and ERP systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Willingness to travel 20-40% domestically and internationally to visit suppliers.

Work Environment

The work environment features a casual attire policy and is centrally located in an affluent town near industry, shopping, and dining. The office space is modern and clean. The company culture is vibrant with numerous outings, such as scavenger hunts, parks, sporting events, charity events, and dueling piano parties. Excellent benefits are available when hired directly, along with PTO, holiday, and sick leave while on contract.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $41.00/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 Glastonbury,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 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 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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