Buyer

Job Title:

Buyer- SALARY

COMPENSATION-60K-85K

Job Description As a Delivery Buyer, you will be a crucial member of an associate team responsible for performing both tactical and strategic buying activities. Your role will support on-time delivery and overall part readiness in support of Manufacturing, Engine Assembly, and MRO. You will also support cost, sourcing, and supplier management functions within the Purchasing Department. You will initiate and evaluate RFQs/RFPs, place POs based on cost, quality, and delivery requirements, and coordinate meetings with suppliers and customers to ensure business project goals are met. Responsibilities Support on-time delivery for manufacturing, engine assembly, maintenance repair, and overhaul (MRO) needs. Initiate and evaluate RFQs and RFPs to support business needs. Place purchase orders based on cost, quality, and delivery requirements. Coordinate meetings with suppliers and customers to ensure project goals are met. Problem-solve and make decisions to support hardware disposition and expediting. Work with Engineering (HGPU) and suppliers to accomplish process improvement goals. Support process changes and other project-related items with internal and external customers. Provide support to team members to ensure processes are understood and followed. Essential Skills Minimum 3 years of procurement or logistics-related experience. Experience in purchasing, procurement, MRP, and manufacturing. Strong project management and problem-solving skills. Experience managing supplier relationships and working in teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Good negotiation and analytical skills. Technical understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering drawings, preferably in Aerospace. Experience with distressed suppliers. Comfortable with phone communication. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, manufacturing engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent work experience in procurement or supply chain. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greensboro, NC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $68.00/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 Greensboro,NC.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.