Buyer

Manpower, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. in Fort Collins, CO is seeking a Buyer I to support manufacturing procurement and supplier management. You will create and manage purchase orders, monitor deliveries, and maintain inventory to ensure production stays on schedule.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in purchasing or supply chain, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate with planning, operations, engineering, and inventory teams to drive cost savings and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 1–3 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing experience.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and supplier management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier deliveries and expedite orders when needed.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support production schedules.
• Request and evaluate supplier quotes.
• Resolve supplier issues related to quality, cost, and delivery.
• Track material shortages and communicate potential supply risks.
• Support supplier negotiations and sourcing activities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records within ERP/MRP systems.
• Analyze purchasing activity and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Partner with planning, operations, engineering, and inventory teams.
• Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Buyer I

Fort Collins, CO
$30–$34/hour DOE
Full-Time | Onsite
Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Fully onsite in Fort Collins

We're looking for a Buyer who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in keeping production moving. This role focuses on purchasing materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring inventory and production needs are met on time and within budget.

If you're organized, analytical, and enjoy balancing supplier management with day-to-day operational needs, this could be a great fit.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Competitive pay: $30–$34/hour DOE
• Stable Monday–Friday schedule
• Opportunity to build and strengthen supplier relationships
• Exposure to purchasing, supply chain, inventory, and manufacturing operations
• Collaborative environment working closely with multiple departments
• Opportunity to contribute to cost savings and process improvements

What You'll Be Doing

• Create and manage purchase orders
• Monitor supplier deliveries and expedite orders when needed
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support production schedules
• Request and evaluate supplier quotes
• Resolve supplier issues related to quality, cost, and delivery
• Track material shortages and communicate potential supply risks
• Support supplier negotiations and sourcing activities
• Maintain accurate purchasing records within ERP/MRP systems
• Analyze purchasing activity and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Partner with planning, operations, engineering, and inventory teams
• Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1–3 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing experience
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and supplier management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through

Preferred Experience

• ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, or similar
• Manufacturing or aerospace industry experience
• APICS, CPSM, or related certifications
• Lean manufacturing knowledge

Ideal Background

• Buyer
• Purchasing Agent
• Procurement Specialist
• Supply Chain Coordinator
• Materials Planner
• Purchasing Coordinator
• Supply Chain Analyst

The Bottom Line

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in purchasing and supply chain within a manufacturing environment. If you enjoy working with suppliers, solving material challenges, and helping keep operations running smoothly, we'd love to connect with you.