Temp Non-Student Purchasing Specialist

Northeastern University; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering to manage procure-to-pay and contract processes for research and department purchases. You will negotiate with vendors, process POs and contracts, and partner with NU-RES and the Office of General Counsel on compliance.

The role requires attention to detail and discretion, with responsibilities in financial operations support and student/research staff employment support,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Associate's degree with relevant experience considered).
• Minimum of two years of financial operations and purchasing experience; knowledge of procurement processes and grant compliance preferred.
• 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.
• Process purchase orders and contracts from initiation to completion.
• Provide financial operations support and employment support for department staff and students.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Procurement processes

Grant compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience with two years in financial operations or purchasing

Tools

Workday Finance

IntelliBUY+

Concur

Smartsheet

Airtable

P-card programs

Job description

About the Opportunity

Job Description:

The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) seeks a Purchasing Specialist to serve as a department buyer, managing procure-to-pay and contract processes for research and department purchases. This position negotiates with vendors, processes purchase orders and contracts from initiation to completion, and partners with the post-award management team, NU-RES, and the Office of General Counsel on compliance and contract tracking. The role also provides financial operations support and student/research staff employment support for the department. Reporting to the Business Manager, this role requires strong attention to detail, discretion in handling sensitive financial and personnel information, and the ability to work independently within established university procurement and financial policies

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• 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).

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 and reconciliation processes desired.

Demonstrated ability to negotiate with vendors, manage quotes, and coordinate contract processes

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

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

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

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.