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Purdue University is hiring a Procurement Business Assistant. This role serves as the main point of contact for procurement-related activities and supports faculty, students, and staff in the College of Engineering and Purdue Polytechnic Institute.

Responsibilities include placing orders in Ariba, managing vendor requests, processing payments, and utilizing the Footprints tracking system to manage workflow efficiently.

Highlights

Manage procurement processes and serve as the primary contact for inquiries.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt (Eligible for Overtime).
Requires a High School Diploma/GED and 4+ years of experience in customer service or clerical roles.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills necessary.
Must maintain confidentiality and handle interruptions effectively.
Position involves a hybrid work model based on location and interest.
Purdue provides a substantial benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Eligible for the Non-exempt Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
A background check is required for employment.

Business Assistant, Purchasing/Travel Full Description

The Procurement Business Assistant serves as the key point of contact for all procurement-related guidelines, policies, and procedures across diverse business areas. This role supports faculty, students, and staff in the College of Engineering and Purdue Polytechnic Institute with the procurement of goods and services, ensuring a smooth and efficient purchasing process. Responsibilities include placing and receiving orders in Ariba, managing new or updated vendor requests, processing direct payments, entering work orders, handling cash and check deposits, and reconciling departmental purchasing cards. The position also involves serving as the primary contact for procurement inquiries, assisting faculty, staff, and students with purchasing needs, and utilizing the Footprints tracking system to manage workflow effectively. Success in this role requires someone who can transition easily between tasks and adapt well to different work styles, maintaining efficiency and effectiveness in a dynamic environment.

Hybrid work will be considered for this position based on the candidate’s location and interest.

At Purdue, we believe that the success of every employee – every member of our Boilermaker community – is built on six pillars: Integrity, Respect, Honor, Inclusion, Innovation and Growth.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

High School Diploma/GED
4+ Years of experience in an customer service, administrative, and clerical roles

Skills needed:

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to practice good time management, organizational skills and efficiently multi-task
Ability to work under pressure, handle frequent interruptions, prioritize workload and meet deadlines
Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and use own initiative to explore capabilities to enhance productivity and assume responsibility
Ability to make sound judgments and observe confidentiality at all times is essential
Strong verbal and written communication with skills
Ability to explain policies and procedures to staff
Ability to handle interruptions while meeting deadlines with accurate results and providing exceptional customer service
Ability to problem solve and analyze issues
Ability to maintain productivity and efficiency in a hybrid work environment (on-campus and at-home)

Additional Information:

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Non-exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 2
Pay Band: S040
Job Code: 20002334

Original Job Description

Hybrid work will be considered for this position based on the candidate’s location and interest.

At Purdue, we believe that the success of every employee – every member of our Boilermaker community – is built on six pillars: Integrity, Respect, Honor, Inclusion, Innovation and Growth.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

High School Diploma/GED
4+ Years of experience in an customer service, administrative, and clerical roles

Skills needed:

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to practice good time management, organizational skills and efficiently multi-task
Ability to work under pressure, handle frequent interruptions, prioritize workload and meet deadlines
Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and use own initiative to explore capabilities to enhance productivity and assume responsibility
Ability to make sound judgments and observe confidentiality at all times is essential
Strong verbal and written communication with skills
Ability to explain policies and procedures to staff
Ability to handle interruptions while meeting deadlines with accurate results and providing exceptional customer service
Ability to problem solve and analyze issues
Ability to maintain productivity and efficiency in a hybrid work environment (on-campus and at-home)

Additional Information:

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Non-exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 2
Pay Band: S040
Job Code: 20002334

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