Temp Non-Student Purchasing Specialist
- Location
- Boston, MA (Main Campus)
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
About the Opportunity
Job Description: The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) seeks a Purchasing Specialist to serve as a department buyer, managing procure-to-pay and contract processes for research and department purchases. This position negotiates with vendors, processes purchase 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. The role 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 Minimum Qualifications: Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree required (Associate's degree considered with significant relevant experience).
- 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 grant compliance preferred.
- Demonstrated experience serving as a primary point of contact in a multi-constituent environment (students, faculty, visitors, vendors).
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) required.
- 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.
Position Type
Temporary Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
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.
From NU USA Northeastern University's careers page (Workday), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 6 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job