Job Title: Materials Buyer

Job Description

The role involves purchasing components for unique assemblies, including castings, machined components, and rubber o-rings, in a high mix/low volume job shop environment. The position requires managing long lead times for unique components, analyzing future manufacturing needs to make strategic purchases, planning production schedules based on delivery deadlines, and expediting and following up with suppliers and customers to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

Purchase components for unique assemblies such as castings, machined components, and rubber o-rings.Manage purchasing in a high mix/low volume job shop environment.Handle components with long lead times and unique specifications.Analyze future manufacturing needs to make strategic purchases.Plan production schedules according to delivery deadlines.Expedite and follow up with suppliers and customers to find resolutions.

Essential Skills

Experience in buying, purchasing, and expediting.Proficiency in using ERP systems for inventory tracking and purchase management.Understanding of bill of materials (BOM) and raw material management.Due to ITAR Regulations candidates must be a US Citizen

Additional Skills & Qualifications

0 to 2 years of experience in a supply chain, purchasing, or planning role.Experience in a manufacturing environment.ERP or MRP experience, with training available on N4XA internally.Detail-oriented and organized.Open to recent engineering graduates or retirees interested in contract work.

Work Environment

This position is a mix of office and manufacturing floor work, requiring daily onsite presence for 40 hours per week. The materials buyer will receive daily direction from the supply chain manager.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of PAINESVILLE, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 PAINESVILLE,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 10, 2026.

About Actalent

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