Buyer

Manpower; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower in Fort Collins, CO is seeking a Buyer I to join a fast-paced manufacturing team. This full-time, onsite role focuses on creating purchase orders, managing supplier deliveries, maintaining inventory, and supporting cost-saving initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in purchasing or supply chain, a bachelor’s in a related field, and strong Excel skills to track orders and supplier performance. This position offers consistent hours and an opportunity to grow within operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field required or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders
• Monitor supplier deliveries and expedite orders when needed
• Maintain 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 purchasing records within ERP/MRP systems
• Analyze purchasing activity and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborate with planning, operations, engineering, and inventory teams
• Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives

Skills

MS Excel

Education

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

1–3 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing experience

Job description

Manpower

Fort Collins, CO 80524

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
• 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
• 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.