Procurement & Inventory Specialist – Materials & Bids

Central Virginia Electric Cooperative; Arrington (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) seeks a Supply & Purchasing Assistant for its Arrington, Virginia office. The role supports procurement, inventory management, and coordination with Accounts Payable to ensure timely materials and services in compliance with CVEC policies and applicable requirements.

The successful candidate will maintain inventory levels, prepare requisitions and purchase orders, assist with bids and deliveries, and help keep materials available for project needs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two to four years warehouse experience required; related utility familiarity preferred.
• Forklift certification required.
• Purchasing experience preferred.
• Valid Virginia driver's license required.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office required.
• Strong math skills and the ability to work with staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for CVEC materials as needed.
• Verify receipt of supplies, pricing, paperwork, and provide information to Accounts Payable for invoices.
• Maintain inventory levels by coordinating with Inventory Control, suppliers, and staff.
• Support large projects with bids, RFQs, BOMs, and delivery coordination.
• Expedite materials, follow up on backorders, and assist with annual inventory.
• Assist with receiving, unloading, issuing, relocating, and transferring materials.

Skills

Forklift certification

Purchasing experience

Excel

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) seeks a Supply & Purchasing Assistant for its Arrington, Virginia office. The role supports procurement, inventory management, and coordination with Accounts Payable to ensure timely materials and services in compliance with CVEC policies and applicable requirements.

The successful candidate will maintain inventory levels, prepare requisitions and purchase orders, assist with bids and deliveries, and help keep materials available for project needs