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The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, equipment, and services to support manufacturing and construction projects. This role works closely with project managers, operations, production teams, suppliers, and vendors to ensure materials are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality requirements. The ideal candidate has experience managing procurement activities in fast-paced manufacturing and construction environments and understands the unique demands of both industries.

• Source and procure raw materials, components, tools, equipment, and construction-related supplies.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor quotations to ensure competitive pricing and quality.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and service agreements with suppliers.
• Create, maintain, and track purchase orders from initiation through delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast material requirements to prevent shortages.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, construction, and project management teams to support project schedules.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships while evaluating vendor performance.
• Resolve delivery issues, invoice discrepancies, and supplier quality concerns.
• Analyze material costs and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, budgets, and contractual requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor files, and procurement documentation.
• Track market trends and supply chain risks that could impact project execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience in manufacturing, construction, or industrial environments.
• Experience purchasing materials, equipment, and services for production operations and construction projects.
• Strong understanding of purchasing practices, inventory control, and supplier management.
• Experience negotiating pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Marysville, OH.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Marysville,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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.

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