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🥝 Senior Buyer

Actalent | Elon, United States | Posted June 27, 2026

Job Description

The Senior Buyer manages end-to-end procurement activities, creating and tracking purchase orders, and aligning purchasing decisions with production requirements and inventory targets. This role builds strong supplier relationships, proactively addresses material shortages and risks, and ensures compliance with procurement standards and regulations. The Senior Buyer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to resolve supply issues, support continuous improvement in purchasing strategies, and monitor supplier performance through key performance indicators (KPIs). In the first 30 days, the Senior Buyer will be trained in the MRP system and begin producing purchase orders; by 60 days, they will customize the MRP system and address accounts payable and accounts receivable questions; by 90 days, they will demonstrate a strong understanding of vendors and evaluate performance against KPIs.
Responsibilities

+ Create, manage, and track purchase orders to ensure timely deliv...

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