Our client, a leader in the procurement industry, is seeking an Inventory Associate to join their team. As an Inventory Associate, you will be part of the procurement support team, collaborating with various departments to ensure efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, which will align successfully with the organization's goals. **Job Title:** Inventory Associate **Location:** Richmond, VA **Pay Range:** $22.00 per hour **What's the Job?** + Gather, verify, and manage essential supplier details, including order confirmations and tracking. + Collaborate closely with Domestic Procurement, Inventory Sales Support, Account Managers, and Customer Service to ensure efficient procurement processes. + Utilize tools like Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerBI to analyze procurement data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights. + Serve as the primary contact for suppliers, ensuring timely and accurate communication of order confirmations and tracking. + Identify opportunities for process improvement within procurement and develop strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. **What's Needed?** + A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in procurement or a related field. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. + Gain valuable experience in procurement and supply chain management. + Contribute to process improvements and efficiency enhancements. + Potential for the role to convert to a full-time position. + Engage with cross-functional teams and external suppliers. **Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:** + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans + Dental Plan + Supplemental Life Insurance + Short Term Disability Insurance + 401(k) If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.