Supply and Purchasing Assistant

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

CVEC is looking for a Supply & Purchasing Assistant in our Arrington, VA office. The successful candidate will assist with the procurement and management of goods and services in accordance with applicable Rural Utilities Service (RUS) requirements, CVEC policies, and established management procedures. This position plays an important role in maintaining effective inventory levels, processing requisitions and purchase orders, coordinating deliveries, supporting Accounts Payable, and helping ensure materials are available when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for CVEC electrical, and other materials as needed.
• Verify receipt of supplies, pricing, paperwork, and computer records, and provide information to Accounts Payable for invoice processing.
• Assist with maintaining adequate inventory levels by working with the Inventory Control and Facilities Supervisor, Supply Team Associates, vendors, and distributors.
• Support large projects by assisting with bids, requests for proposals, quotations, bills of material, and coordination of transmission material deliveries.
• Expedite materials, follow up on backorders, and assist with annual physical inventory.
• Periodically assist with receiving, unloading, issuing, relocating, and transferring materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Two to four years of warehouse experience required; familiarity with electric utility or cooperative construction material units and equipment 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 effectively with employees and the public.

CVEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. CVEC is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. CVEC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, family, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by state or federal law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer: Disability/Veteran

CVEC reserves the right to alter, change, modify, and/or terminate this job posting at any time without notice, or obligation, to any party.

Salary: $25.22 - $31.00 per hour