Buyer

MIT•Cambridge, MA

31d

About The Position

BUYER , Office of Vice President for Finance , purchases primarily standard catalog materials, supplies, equipment, and services at the best possible price and value to the Institute, from generally known sources, and established purchase arrangements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
a minimum of one year of experience in procurement or related field
a minimum one year of experience delivering customer service
demonstrated Microsoft Office Suite experience
self-motivated with strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
highly organized with the ability to ensure timely delivery of all assignments
a proven capability to handle multiple priorities and to ensure timely follow through and detail-oriented
excellent written and verbal communication skills
ability to use discretion, tact, and good judgment working with highly sensitive and confidential information
a collaborative working style and ability to foster interpersonal relationships within the team and the wider community
flexibility and willingness to pitch in with the team to get the job done on all tasks, and to modify approach as required by the situation
demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in learning new tasks, taking on new assignments, and supporting team initiatives