Junior Purchasing Specialist

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Our client is a well-established and respected higher education organization, and their Finance/Procurement department is looking for a Junior Purchasing Specialist
, located in the greater Princeton, NJ area.

$21/hr

The Junior Purchasing Analyst will perform vendor management, financial processing, and analysis. The ideal candidate for this position is a hard worker, multitasker, organized, and dedicated to meeting deadlines. Open to junior candidates looking to grow within a department. Organizational growth opportunities are available. Our client offers great benefits and a retirement savings package.

• Procurement Support:
  • Create and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders (POs).
  • Ensure requests follow college, state, and grant procurement rules.
  • Track orders from request to delivery to payment.
• Vendor Coordination:
  • Communicate with vendors about quotes, pricing, and delivery timelines.
  • Set up new vendors in the system (W-9s, insurance, compliance docs).
  • Help resolve issues like backorders, incorrect shipments, or invoicing errors.
• Budget & Cost Control:
  • Verify funding sources (department budgets, grants, restricted funds).
  • Assist with cost comparisons and quote analysis.
  • Flag discrepancies or overspending early.
• Invoice & AP Support:
  • Match POs, invoices, and receipts (3-way match).
  • Route invoices for approval.
  • Work closely with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payment.

• Administrative/Finance office experience.
• Experience in a professional office setting with both administrative and finance tasks.

• Microsoft Excel and Purchasing experience.
• 1 - 2 years of purchasing, sourcing, and/or supply chain finance experience is a plus, but not needed.

• Associate's degree is required.
• Bachelor's degree is a plus.

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

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EOE/M/F/D/V/SO