Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant

Rose-HulmanInstitute of Technology consistently ranked the No. 1 undergraduateengineering college in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 27consecutive years is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized PurchasingAssistant to support Facilities operations.

This positionis responsible for processing purchasing card transactions and preparingmonthly departmental reports including requesting collecting codingscanning and submitting receipts for management approval. The PurchasingAssistant procures goods and services in support of departmental needs bymanaging inventory levels obtaining and comparing vendor quotationscoordinating deliveries monitoring expenditures to align with budgetaryrequirements and purchasing office supplies breakroom items vehiclelicenses and registrations. Additionally the role coordinates and managesdepartmental and campus events processes utility invoices and maintainsrecords of campus utility usage to support operational tracking and reporting.

The PurchasingAssistant also administers the department clothing program by managing theclothing budget coordinating purchases maintaining accurate records andcommunicating clothing allowance balances to department staff. This positionrequires strong organizational customer service and financial reconciliationskills along with the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuringaccuracy and compliance with institutional policies and procedures.

Qualifiedcandidates will hold an associate degree and three to five years of experiencein a purchasing business administration or accounting role. Knowledge ofdatabase spreadsheet and word processing software is required. Excellentorganizational communication and problem-solving skills are necessary.

Preferredcandidates will have the ability to work independently and understand basicaccounting principles.

At Rose-Hulman your successes are celebrated in a welcoming supportive andflexible environment with a number of benefits and resources including avariety of health benefit options; voluntary benefits such as Group Accidentand/or Group Critical Illness Insurance Pet Insurance and CaregiverResources; 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 andprogramming; a performing arts center featuring national touring acts andcampus productions; and access to state-of-the-art labs facilities andequipment. All employees experience opportunities to have an impact on studentlives and be part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinary projectcollaboration that can have a global impact as well as receiving continualencouragement and support of philanthropic and volunteer opportunities.

Rose-HulmanInstitute of Technology is a STEM (Science Technology Engineering andMathematics) focused institution whose students education and success are thenucleus of everything we strive for. We support and recognize excellence inteaching learning innovation and intellectual growth of our studentsfaculty and staff. Our campus culture is student-focused welcoming andinclusive. Here we believe that every employee has a role to play in themission of the institute: to provide our students with the worlds bestundergraduate science engineering and mathematics education in an environmentof individual attention and support.

Locatedon the banks of the Wabash River and conveniently located within drivingdistance of seven major cities Terre Haute is a vibrant community with arevitalized downtown museums parks four higher ed institutions a richhistorical past and dynamic food music and arts scene.

Payrangeis $23.56 $28.37 (or $49000 - $59000 annually). Pay is competitive. Ahigher pay may be negotiated based on experience and qualifications.

Rose-Hulmanconducts background checks for all prospective employees including criminalhistory education social media employment driving records and referencechecks where relevant to job duties. The scope depends on the rolesresponsibilities and Institute necessity. Information from background checkswill be used solely to assess a candidates suitability for employmentensuring a safe and productive workplace and will be handled in compliancewith federal and state laws.

Applications:Only online applications/resumes submitted via the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Employment Opportunities website will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact Human Resources via email for questions.

Thisposition is not eligible for work visa sponsorship at this time.

EEO
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Institutes policy to treat all employees and applicants equally according to their individual qualifications abilities experiences and other employment standards. Rose-Hulman will not discriminate against any employee applicant for employment student or applicant for admission including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any complaint process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Required Experience:

Junior IC