Procurement & Inventory Specialist

Talentify; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv seeks an Intermediate buyer to plan and procure materials, maintain inventory, and support customer demand at optimal cost. You will engage suppliers, manage PO activity, and generate reports to drive operational excellence.

You’ll coordinate with receiving and warehouse teams, track orders, and assist in new product introductions. Strong communication, organization, and ERP experience are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Degree in purchasing, supply chain management, or related field required.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing purchasing/administrative experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of purchase orders, supplier information, and inventory data.
• Scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and creating presentations as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing communication.
• Processing purchase orders, including creating, updating, and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Conduct basic research on suppliers and products to support purchasing decisions.
• Monitor and follow up on order statuses with suppliers, addressing discrepancies or delays.
• Support in managing supplier relationships by assisting in resolving issues and communication.
• Help maintain accurate inventory levels by coordinating with receiving and warehouse teams.
• Input, update, and manage data in purchasing/inventory systems, ensuring accuracy.
• Update customer sales order SSD daily and recommend expedited shipping when necessary.
• Assist NPDI project team for new product launch.
• Generate and distribute weekly and monthly reports on purchasing activity, inventory status, and order tracking.
• Assist with expense tracking and invoice reconciliation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent & team-oriented

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in purchasing, supply chain management

Tools

ERP (IFS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vertiv seeks an Intermediate buyer to plan and procure materials, maintain inventory, and support customer demand at optimal cost. You will engage suppliers, manage PO activity, and generate reports to drive operational excellence.

You’ll coordinate with receiving and warehouse teams, track orders, and assist in new product introductions. Strong communication, organization, and ERP experience are essential for success in this role.