Purchasing and Logistics Associate - Temporary Project

About the role

Bruker enables scientists and engineers to make breakthrough post‑genomic discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Its high‑performance scientific instruments and high‑value analytical and diagnostic solutions support exploration of life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. Bruker offers differentiated life‑science and diagnostics systems in preclinical imaging, proteomics and multi‑omics, spatial and single‑cell biology, structural and condensate biology, clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics. This is a temporary part‑time position (25 hours per week) with a third‑party service provider, based onsite in Bruker’s Tucson, AZ offices.

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

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 (e.g., FedEx, DHL)
• 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