Procurement & Inventory Coordinator

VIP Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

VIP Community Services is seeking a Procurement Clerk to support purchasing, inventory, and vendor coordination. The role processes orders, maintains supplier records, and helps receive shipments to keep inventories accurate and accessible across programs.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and familiarity with ERP or purchasing systems, plus strong Excel skills and meticulous record-keeping. This on-site position offers growth opportunities within our operations team.

Qualifications

• Minimum a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of procurement, inventory, or supply chain processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with ERP, inventory, or purchasing systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to lift and move standard office items when assisting with receiving.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process purchase orders, requisitions, and invoices
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier information
• Communicate with vendors to obtain quotes, confirm orders, and resolve discrepancies
• Track order status and delivery schedules to ensure timely receipt of goods
• Assist with receiving deliveries by verifying shipments against purchase orders
• Inspect incoming items for accuracy, damage, or shortages and report issues
• Help organize, label, and distribute inventory to appropriate departments
• Visit nearby sites as needed to help verify inventory and supply needs
• Coordinate with warehouse, inventory, and finance teams on received goods and billing
• Maintain procurement and inventory tracking logs and reports
• Ensure procurement and inventory handling follow company policies and procedures

Skills

Procurement basics

Inventory management

Excel

Vendor communication

Record-keeping

Supply chain awareness

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

VIP Community Services is seeking a Procurement Clerk to support purchasing, inventory, and vendor coordination. The role processes orders, maintains supplier records, and helps receive shipments to keep inventories accurate and accessible across programs.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and familiarity with ERP or purchasing systems, plus strong Excel skills and meticulous record-keeping. This on-site position offers growth opportunities within our operations team.