Procurement & Administrative Assistant (Hybrid)

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University in West Lafayette is seeking a Procurement Business Assistant to be the College of Engineering’s main contact for procurement guidelines, policies, and procedures, helping faculty, students and staff with purchases.

This hybrid role combines on-site and remote work and requires strong MS Office skills, four years of administrative experience, and a customer-service mindset to navigate purchasing processes in Ariba and related systems.

Qualifications

• Four years of administrative or clerical experience.
• Experience in customer service.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to multitask, manage time and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Place and receive orders in Ariba and manage vendor updates.
• Assist faculty, staff, and students with procurement needs.
• Utilize TeamDynamix to track workflow.
• Adapt to different work styles in a hybrid environment.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Ariba

Job description

Purdue University in West Lafayette is seeking a Procurement Business Assistant to be the College of Engineering’s main contact for procurement guidelines, policies, and procedures, helping faculty, students and staff with purchases.

This hybrid role combines on-site and remote work and requires strong MS Office skills, four years of administrative experience, and a customer-service mindset to navigate purchasing processes in Ariba and related systems.