Research Purchasing & Contracts Specialist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 32,194 - 44,276; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in Boston. This role focuses on managing procure-to-pay and contract processes within Engineering departments. The Specialist ensures compliance with funding sources and provides high-quality customer service.

Key responsibilities include facilitating research purchases and negotiating contracts. Candidates should have an Associate's degree, with a Bachelor’s preferred and strong desktop software skills. The role offers a hybrid work model at Northeastern University.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Desktop software skills in web browsers, Adobe, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procure-to-pay and contract processes for research purchases.
• Facilitate research purchases with accuracy and customer service.
• Negotiate quotes and manage contract processes for faculty.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Smartsheet

Airtable

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in Boston. This role focuses on managing procure-to-pay and contract processes within Engineering departments. The Specialist ensures compliance with funding sources and provides high-quality customer service.

Key responsibilities include facilitating research purchases and negotiating contracts. Candidates should have an Associate's degree, with a Bachelor’s preferred and strong desktop software skills. The role offers a hybrid work model at Northeastern University.