Operations Buyer- Temporary

Adecco; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 88,828,000 - 97,424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Adecco is currently seeking a Purchasing Agent I for our client in Fort Collins, Colorado. This fully onsite position supports day-to-day procurement activities to ensure timely purchase and delivery of materials for a water testing manufacturing operation.

The ideal candidate has purchasing/procurement or administrative experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to coordinate with suppliers and internal teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Onsite interviews are required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in purchasing/procurement/inventory or related admin experience
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills
• Experience with purchasing/ERP or procurement software
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Reliable onsite transportation

Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders accurately and timely
• Track delivery and ensure orders arrive on schedule
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain relationships
• Follow up on past-due orders and shortages
• Communicate supply issues to leadership and cross-functional teams
• Monitor inventory levels and supplier order requirements to prevent shortages/excess
• Assist with cost analysis and supplier negotiations
• Maintain purchasing records and transaction data in procurement systems

Skills

Excel

Purchasing experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Reliable transportation

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Procurement software

Job description

Purchasing Agent I (Temporary)

Fort Collins, CO (Northern Colorado) | 100% Onsite

$31.00 to $34.00 per hour DOE

Water Testing Manufacturing Company

Temporary Assignment- with Potential for Permanent Employment

Adecco is currently seeking a Purchasing Agent I for our client, a leading water testing manufacturing company in Fort Collins, Colorado. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with purchasing, procurement, or administrative experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This position is fully onsite in Northern Colorado and requires reliable transportation. Initial interviews will be conducted in person at the Adecco office in Fort Collins.

Position Overview

The Purchasing Agent I is responsible for supporting day-to-day procurement activities and ensuring the timely purchase and delivery of materials, supplies, hardware, and outside processing services needed to support manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate with suppliers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Ensure purchase orders are placed, tracked, and delivered on schedule
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Follow up on past-due orders and critical shortages
• Communicate supply issues, shortages, and potential delays to leadership and cross-functional teams
• Monitor inventory levels and supplier order requirements to prevent shortages and excess inventory
• Assist with cost analysis and supplier negotiations
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, and transaction data within procurement systems
• Support continuous material flow for manufacturing operations
• Help achieve the best quality, value, and service from suppliers

Qualifications

Required:

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Experience using purchasing, ERP, or procurement software
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Minimum of 1 year of purchasing, procurement, inventory, or related administrative experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform routine job tasks accurately
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work onsite in Fort Collins, Colorado

Preferred:

• Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
• Manufacturing environment experience

Schedule & Work Environment

• Fully onsite position
• Fort Collins, Colorado location
• Collaborative manufacturing environment
• In-person interviews required

Pay

$31.00 - $34.00 per hour, depending on experience

In-Person Interview Location

Adecco Fort Collins

3711 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Suite 305

Fort Collins, CO 80525

Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an in-person preliminary interview.

Pay Details: $31.00 to $34.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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