Business Assistant

4 weeks ago


West Lafayette, United States Purdue University Full time

**Req Id**:31585**Job Title**:Business Assistant**Job Summary**

The Procurement Business Assistant will be responsible for and serve as unit key point of contact of all procurement related guidelines, policies, and procedures for varying business areas. This position will assist faculty, students, and staff in areas supported by the Executive Offices Business Office (EOBOC) Procurement Centers with the procurement of goods and services. Responsible for placing and receiving orders in Ariba, requesting new/change vendor updates, entering direct payments, keying work orders, processing cash and check deposits, and reconciliation of departmental purchasing cards. Serve as a point of contact for all procurement and other related questions while assisting departmental faculty, staff, and students with procurement needs. Utilize the Footprints tracking system to manage workflow.

**Required**:

- High school diploma/GED
- Three (3) years’ experience of account clerk, bookkeeping, business, or related experience
- Experience with procurement. Must have experience in providing a high level of customer service
- Ability to identify problems, analyze information and implement solutions
- Capable of taking initiative, assuming responsibility, maintain quality standards and handling confidential information with discretion
- Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels
- Must be extremely flexible and adaptable to constantly varying work environments and with limited daily supervision
- Ability to analyze, interpret and implement policies and procedures
- Proficient with personal computer and related software (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, database, internet, etc.)
- Ability to handle interruptions while meeting deadlines with accurate results and providing exceptional customer service
- Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

**Preferred**:

- Two years of University business office experience
- SAP, SuccessFactors, and billing/collections experience
- Knowledge of and skills in using SAP and Success Factors

**Additional Information**:

- To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
- Purdue 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
- Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

**Posting Start Date**:5/7/24


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