Kelly · 16 hours ago
Materials Buyer
Farmington, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$25/hr - $32/hrKelly Services is hiring an Operational Buyer in Farmington. This role involves managing purchase orders and coordinating with suppliers to ensure materials are delivered on time for machine assembly and sheet metal fabrication.
OutsourcingProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Convert planned requirements into purchase requisitions and purchase orders
Process supplier order confirmations and maintain accurate PO documentation
Follow up with suppliers on shortages, delivery changes, and order discrepancies
Monitor upcoming deliveries and proactively escalate potential material risks
Support engineering change notifications (ECNs) with suppliers
Assist with inventory controls, excess stock escalation, and supplier performance tracking
Process supplier invoices and resolve quantity or delivery date issues
Communicate daily with value-stream buyers and manufacturing teams
Qualification
Required
Experience as a Buyer or in procurement within a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with parts lists, BOMs, and production-driven purchasing
Strong communication skills with a firm, diplomatic approach
Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced setting
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Preferred
Experience working in a business system; SAP preferred
Bilingual German/English a plus
Benefits
Weekly pay through direct deposit
Medical, dental & vision insurance options
Paid holidays and referral bonuses
Stable full-time schedule
Temp-to-hire career opportunities
Supportive onboarding and guidance from your Kelly recruiting team
Voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability
Access to a retirement savings plan
Service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
Transit spending account
Paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan
Company
Kelly
We’ve been helping organizations find the people they need longer than any other company in the world.
Founded in 1946
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Chris Layden
Chief Executive Officer
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Nicholas Zuhlke
Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer
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