Temporary Procurement Expeditor

Posting Details

• Job # | 043022
• Department Code |
• Department | Office of the Chief Financial Officer
• Job Title | Temporary Procurement Expeditor
• Location | Syracuse, NY
• Campus | Syracuse, NY
• Commitment to On-Campus Experience | Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.
  
  Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.
• Pay Range | $23.00 – $25.00 per hour
• Pay Determination | Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
• Staff Level | 00
• FLSA Status | Non-exempt
• Hours | Standard University business hours
• 8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
• 8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
• Hours may vary based on operational needs.
• Job Type | Temporary
• Unionized Position Code | Not Applicable
• Job Description | The Procurement Expeditor supports the university’s procurement organization by proactively tracking and resolving delays across the requisition-to-purchase order-to-payment (req-to-PO-to-pay) cycle. This role works closely with a team of Procurement Specialists, campus departments, and suppliers to identify bottlenecks, follow up on outstanding items, and keep purchase orders, deliveries, and invoices moving on schedule. The Expeditor acts as a liaison between university departments, procurement staff, and vendors to ensure the procurement pipeline runs smoothly and disruptions are caught and addressed early.
• Education and Experience | High school diploma or equivalent required;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred One (1) plus years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, order management, or a similar administrative/expediting role; higher education or public sector experience a plus Preferred Familiarity with the full procure-to-pay cycle (requisition, PO issuance, receiving, invoicing, payment) in a university or public procurement environment Experience working with Accounts Payable processes and resolving invoice/PO discrepancies Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and a sense of urgency
• Skills and Knowledge | Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of open items simultaneously Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable following up persistently and professionally with campus departments and external suppliers Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., Workday, People Soft, Oracle, etc.) and Microsoft Excel Proactive self-starter who doesn’t wait for issues to be escalated Comfortable working cross-functionally with faculty, staff, and vendors, and holding others accountable to timelines Calm under pressure when managing competing priorities and time-sensitive delays Strong follow-through — closes the loop on issues rather than just flagging them
• Physical Requirements | Not Applicable
• Tools/Equipment | Not Applicable
• About Syracuse University | Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870;
  
  a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and…