Procurement & Inventory Coordinator

Certified Power Inc.; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Power Inc. in Omaha, NE seeks a Purchasing Assistant to manage purchasing, returns processing, vendor acknowledgments, expediting, PO management, and inventory control.

The role collaborates with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement, accurate documentation, and data-driven reporting. Office-based with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with vendors and internal teams.
• Proficiency in Excel and Outlook for reporting and correspondence.
• Detail-oriented with focus on accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical skills to identify trends and discrepancies in data.
• Experience with purchasing, procurement, or inventory management.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Returns processing for defective or excess inventory with vendor coordination.
• Repairs processing coordination with technicians and sales.
• Vendor acknowledgment processing and price/terms verification.
• Vendor expediting to ensure timely deliveries.
• Purchase order management and delivery schedule verification.
• Inventory management including stock replenishment and cycle counts.
• Documentation and record keeping for purchasing transactions.
• Reporting and analysis supporting management decisions.
• Identify process improvements to streamline procurement workflows.
• Clerical/general admin support and occasional shipping/receiving backup.

Skills

Strong organizational

Excellent communication

Excel and Outlook

Detail-oriented

Independent and collaborative

Analytical skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Purchasing/procurement experience

Tools

Epicor P21

Job description

Certified Power Inc. in Omaha, NE seeks a Purchasing Assistant to manage purchasing, returns processing, vendor acknowledgments, expediting, PO management, and inventory control.

The role collaborates with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement, accurate documentation, and data-driven reporting. Office-based with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and a fast-paced environment.