Temp Non-Student Purchasing Specialist

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston, MA is seeking a Temp Non-Student Purchasing Specialist to manage procurement, vendor negotiations, and contract processes for department purchases and research-related orders. This role reports to the Business Manager and requires attention to detail and independent work within university policies.

The position supports financial operations, student/research staff employment, and collaboration with NU-RES and the Office of General Counsel for compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Associate's degree considered with significant relevant experience).
• Minimum of two years of financial operations and purchasing experience; strong knowledge of procurement processes and grant compliance preferred.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a primary point of contact in a multi-constituent environment (students, faculty, visitors, vendors).

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with vendors, manage quotes, and coordinate contract processes

Skills

Vendor Negotiation

MS Office Suite

Workday Finance

IntelliBUY+

Concur

Smartsheet

Airtable

P-card Programs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree with relevant experience

Job description

Temp Non-Student Purchasing Specialist

About the Opportunity

Job Description:

The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) seeksa Purchasing Specialist to serve as a department buyer, managingprocure-to-pay and contract processes for research and departmentpurchases. This position negotiates with vendors, processespurchase orders and contracts from initiation to completion, andpartners with the post-award management team, NU-RES, and theOffice of General Counsel on compliance and contract tracking. Therole also provides financial operations support andstudent/research staff employment support for the department.Reporting to the Business Manager, this role requires strongattention to detail, discretion in handling sensitive financial andpersonnel information, and the ability to work independently withinestablished university procurement and financial policies

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required (Associate's degree considered withsignificant relevant experience).
• Minimum of two years of financial operations and purchasingexperience; strong knowledge of procurement processes and grantcompliance preferred.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a primary point of contactin a multi-constituent environment (students, faculty, visitors,vendors).

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) required.
• Experience with Workday Finance, IntelliBUY+, Concur,Smartsheet, and Airtable desired.
• Experience with purchasing card (p-card) programs andreconciliation processes desired.

Demonstrated ability to negotiate with vendors, manage quotes, andcoordinate contract processes

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate workexperience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

• Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefiteligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paidtime off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- aswell as commuting & transportation.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.

Pay Rate:

$30/hr.