Temp Non-Student Purchasing Specialist

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, and partners with the post-award management team, NU-RES, and the Office of General Counsel on compliance and contract tracking. Therole 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

• 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 grantcompliance preferred.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a primary point of contactin a multi-constituent environment (students, faculty, visitors,vendors).

• 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

Temporary

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

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• Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible 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.