Supply and Purchasing Assistant

CVEC is looking for a Supply and 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 and CVSI electrical, fiber optic, 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. Only qualified electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. 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. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://mycvec.applicantpro.com/jobs/4198505-333276.html