Temp Logistics & Purchasing Associate - Onsite Tucson

UNAVAILABLE; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Bruker in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Purchas­ing and Logistics Associate for a temporary, part-time project (25 hours/week). The role supports inventory, purchasing, and shipping activities in a production environment with 3PL interactions.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in purchasing/shipping, hands-on experience with Made2Manage or QAD, strong MS Office skills, and a forklift certification. This position requires US citizenship or permanent residency and onsite presence.

Qualifications

• High School or GED Equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor Degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years work experience involving both purchasing and shipping functions within a commercial mechanical or industrial assembly work environment
• Hands‑on Made2Manage or QAD experience
• Advanced computer proficiency with MS Office Suite including Excel expertise with VLOOKUP and Pivot tables
• Current Forklift certification
• Prior commercial work experience with third‑party logistics (3PL) companies
• Advanced MS Office, oral, written, computer, technical communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent oral and written English language proficiency.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with close attention to detail, focus on precise work and accuracy.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a commitment to operational excellence in a diverse global team work environment
• Proven ability to perform a physically active job that continuously requires standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, lifting, and moving objects up to 50 pounds throughout the work schedule
• Operates with a high standard of ethics, integrity, and professionalism
• Ability to satisfactorily complete position training and compliance requirements
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of company tools, products, and applications
• Reliable transportation and valid Driver License in good standing, issued by resident state required.
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required.
• May be required to pass security clearance investigation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Sr. Buyer/ Planner to coordinate inventory management and material movement
• Create and implement purchase orders (non-blanket) for production parts
• Maintain regular contact and follow up with suppliers regarding impending or late orders
• Perform data entry based on the parts and weekly cycle counts performed by the manufacturing team
• Purchase non-production parts (e.g., office and breakroom supplies, R&D request items)
• Pick up parts at local suppliers when timely delivery is required
• Perform shipping duties as required to maintain daily logistics requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Excel (VLOOKUP/Pivot)

English fluency

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent and collaborative work

Purchasing & logistics knowledge

Forklift certification

Education

High School or GED

Associate or Bachelor Degree preferred

Tools

Made2Manage

QAD

3PL systems

Job description

Bruker in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Purchas­ing and Logistics Associate for a temporary, part-time project (25 hours/week). The role supports inventory, purchasing, and shipping activities in a production environment with 3PL interactions.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in purchasing/shipping, hands-on experience with Made2Manage or QAD, strong MS Office skills, and a forklift certification. This position requires US citizenship or permanent residency and onsite presence.