Buyer

Description

OTIS is hiring three Buyers to support procurement, material planning, supplier management, purchase order execution, inventory continuity, and cross-functional supply chain initiatives within the North America Parts Center and Otis Service Center.

This is an entry-to-intermediate procurement role that owns supplier communication, purchase orders, shortage management, inventory risk mitigation, and supplier performance.

Ideal candidate profile:

Procurement
Purchasing
Supply Chain
Buyer/Planner
Materials Management
ERP/MRP exposure
Manufacturing environment

Skills

Purchasing, Purchase order, Supply chain, Erp, Buyer purchasing, Inventory, Mrp, Planner, Microsoft excel, Buying experience, Data entry, Purchasing experience

Top Skills Details

Purchasing,Purchase order

Additional Skills & Qualifications

The Buyer is responsible for executing procurement activities to ensure timely availability of materials, components, and services required to support production and business operations.

Responsibilities include purchase orders, supplier management, inventory continuity, shortage mitigation, supplier performance monitoring, expediting, and supporting cross-functional supply chain operations.

Preferred:

Associate degree
Bachelor's degree

Will also consider:

Strong purchasing experience without degree
Strong ERP aptitude
Strong Excel skills
High learning agility

Additional experience desired:

Supplier relationship management
Inventory management
Purchase order execution
Manufacturing procurement
Material planning
Logistics coordination

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Bloomfield, CT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 hybrid position in Bloomfield,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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.

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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adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,
please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
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