Temporary Purchasing & Operations Specialist

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Temporary Emploe—

LEAD courses

Attend non-revenue generating sporting

Childcare discounts

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University is seeking a Temporary Purchasing & Operations Assistant in Raleigh, NC to provide essential support for Purchasing Services. The role includes generating purchase orders, managing the team inbox, and assisting with invoice payment workflows, ensuring smooth daily operations.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm for a 6-month term with benefits for temporary employees and opportunities to engage in LEAD courses and campus events.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year related experience, or an Associate degree in Business Administration/Accounting, or an equivalent combination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; ability to learn campus procurement tools and ERP systems.
• Strong organization, detail orientation, and clear communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Process and distribute Purchase Orders; verify requisitions and correct coding.
• Support invoice payment workflows; match invoices to POs and receiving docs; resolve discrepancies.
• Manage central Purchasing team email inbox; triage requests and escalate when needed.
• Provide frontline administrative support to campus stakeholders and vendors; maintain filing and logs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Business Administration/Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

PeopleSoft / ERP systems

Job description

NC State University is seeking a Temporary Purchasing & Operations Assistant in Raleigh, NC to provide essential support for Purchasing Services. The role includes generating purchase orders, managing the team inbox, and assisting with invoice payment workflows, ensuring smooth daily operations.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm for a 6-month term with benefits for temporary employees and opportunities to engage in LEAD courses and campus events.