Hiring for a Buyer in Glastonbury! Job Description The Buyer will perform purchasing functions, including initiating competitive requests for quotations, issuing purchase orders, and managing delivery of orders in accordance with project/program builds. The applicant must be able to work 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. + Independently negotiate with suppliers and act as an intermediary between internal customers and suppliers. + Negotiate commercial terms and conditions. + 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; 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 + 5+ years SAP experience + Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years of directly relevant experience + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite + Experience supporting cross-functional teams + Strong negotiation skills + Excellent communication skills + Knowledge of supply chain and ERP systems Additional Skills & Qualifications + 20-40% domestic/international travel will be required to visit suppliers Work Environment The work environment is characterized by a casual attire policy, centrally located in an affluent town near industry, shopping, and dining. The office space is modern and clean. The company fosters a great culture with many social outings, such as scavenger hunts, park visits, sporting events, charity events, and dueling piano parties. Employees enjoy PTO, holiday, and sick leave on contract, and excellent benefits when hired directly. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent 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 3, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.