Are you a detail-oriented professional with experience in procurement and inventory management? Platte River is looking for a **Purchasing Agent** to join our team, supporting company-wide operations through strategic purchasing and warehouse management. **Position Overview** As a **Purchasing Agent** , you will be responsible for acquiring materials, supplies, and spare parts essential for daily operations, maintenance, and courier activities. You’ll serve as a **subject matter expert (SME)** for purchasing and warehouse-related software and processes while maintaining inventory levels and warehouse cleanliness. **Work Environment & Schedule** + Full-time, **100% onsite** at both **Fort Collins headquarters** and **our Energy Station north of Wellington** . + **Monday & Wednesday** at **Wellington** , **Tuesday & Thursday** at **headquarters** . + Due to **24/7 operations** , availability to respond to purchasing needs outside of normal hours is required. + Personal transportation to/from work is necessary. + **Pay: $73 - $85k / year** **Key Responsibilities** + Process requisitions, purchase materials, follow up with vendors, and resolve procurement issues. + Identify and collaborate with vendors, obtain quotes, and negotiate pricing and delivery terms. + Assist with warehouse operations, including inventory cycle counts, materials shipping, heavy lifting, and forklift operation. + Maintain strong relationships with vendors and carriers, ensuring timely deliveries and outgoing shipments. + Provide excellent **customer service** for both internal and external purchasing needs. + Ensure optimal inventory levels and uphold warehouse cleanliness for efficiency and safety. + Work with **accounts payable** to resolve invoicing discrepancies. + Serve as an **SME** in purchasing and warehouse software implementation and training. **Additional Functions** + Assist with **certificate of insurance** processing and vendor records maintenance. + Provide **backup coverage** for warehouse locations. + Participate in **department and safety meetings** . + Perform other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** + **Experience:** 2–3 years in a **purchasing-specific role** using an **enterprise ERP system** (Oracle Cloud preferred). + **Technical Skills:** Intermediate proficiency in **Office 365** and **asset management software** . + **Education:** High school diploma or **GED** or higher. + **Key Strengths:** Strong attention to detail, organization skills, task prioritization, and time management. + **Ability to work more than 40 hours per week when needed** . ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.