Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, consistently ranked the No. 1 undergraduate engineering college in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 27consecutive years, is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Purchasing Assistant to support Facilities operations.

This position is responsible for processing purchasing card transactions and preparing monthly departmental reports, including requesting, collecting, coding,scanning, and submitting receipts for management approval. The Purchasing Assistant procures goods and services in support of departmental needs by managing inventory levels, obtaining and comparing vendor quotations,coordinating deliveries, monitoring expenditures to align with budgetary requirements, and purchasing office supplies, breakroom items, vehicle licenses, and registrations. Additionally, the role coordinates and manages departmental and campus events, processes utility invoices, and maintains records of campus utility usage to support operational tracking and reporting.

The Purchasing Assistant also administers the department clothing program by managing the clothing budget, coordinating purchases, maintaining accurate records, and communicating clothing allowance balances to department staff. This position requires strong organizational, customer service, and financial reconciliation skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy and compliance with institutional policies and procedures.

Qualified candidates will hold an associate degree and three to five years of experience in a purchasing, business administration, or accounting role. Knowledge of database, spreadsheet, and word processing software is required. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are necessary.

Preferred candidates will have the ability to work independently and understand basic accounting principles.

At Rose-Hulman, your successes are celebrated in a welcoming, supportive, and flexible environment with a number of benefits and resources including avariety of health benefit options; voluntary benefits such as Group Accident and/or Group Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Caregiver Resources; participation in Tuition Exchange; a generous and flexible paidleave program and dedicated time for professional development. As a Rose-Hulmanemployee, you will also enjoy access to full-service fitness facilities and programming;

a performing arts center featuring national touring acts andcampus productions; and access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities, and equipment. All employees experience opportunities to have an impact on student lives and be part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinary project collaboration that can have a global impact as well as receiving continual encouragement and support of philanthropic and volunteer opportunities.

• avariety of health benefit options
• voluntary benefits such as Group Accident and/or Group Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Caregiver Resources
• participation in Tuition Exchange
• a generous and flexible paidleave program and dedicated time for professional development
• access to full-service fitness facilities and programming
• a performing arts center featuring national touring acts andcampus productions
• access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities, and equipment

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) focused institution, whose students’ education and success are the nucleus of everything we strive for. We support and recognize excellence in teaching, learning, innovation, and intellectual growth of our students,faculty, and staff. Our campus culture is student-focused, welcoming, and inclusive. Here, we believe that every employee has a role to play in the mission of the institute: to provide our students with the world's best undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics education in an environment of individual attention and support.

Locatedon the banks of the Wabash River and conveniently located within driving distance of seven major cities, Terre Haute is a vibrant community with are vitalized downtown, museums, parks, four higher ed institutions, a rich historical past, and dynamic food, music, and arts scene.

Payrangeis $23.56 – $28.37 (or $49,000 - $59,000 annually). Pay is competitive. Ahigher pay may be negotiated based on experience and qualifications.

Rose-Hulmanconducts background checks for all prospective employees, including…