Job Summary

Procurement Specialist — Energy and Utilities Department
Physical Facilities, Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University’s Physical Facilities department is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Specialist to support the Energy and Utilities (E&U) team. This position plays a vital role in the seamless operation of our campus infrastructure by ensuring that materials, equipment, and services are efficiently ordered, tracked, and delivered to meet the needs of our utility operations.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the procurement process for construction and maintenance materials and services within the Energy and Utilities Department
• Collaborate closely with Utility Engineers, Project Managers, E&U Supervisors, Crew Chiefs, craft personnel, and vendors to coordinate information and ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Support all facets of procurement, from routine orders to immediate or exception-based purchasing with full authority
• Solicit and evaluate competitive quotes to secure value and quality for the university
• Assist with developing and refining inventory procedures for the storeroom and warehouse to optimize efficiency and accountability

What You’ll Bring

• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams
• Attention to detail and commitment to process integrity
• Initiative to identify opportunities for operational improvements
• Experience with procurement, materials management, or supply chain processes preferred

What We Offer
At Purdue, you’ll contribute to a community that powers possibility—where every role supports our mission to advance learning, discovery, and engagement. You’ll find a collaborative workplace that values your ideas, encourages professional growth, and offers stability within a world-class institution dedicated to building a sustainable future.

Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

About Us

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. 

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

• High School Degree or High School Equivalency (HSE)
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience required; of which 2 years in materials management experience and 1 in customer service needed

Preferred: 

• Experience with parts and inventory, as well as stockroom activities
• Including SAP inventory modules
• Industrial maintenance experience
• Experience reading blueprints, project plans and developing bills of materials

Skills Needed:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office necessary

Preferred:

• Operating material handling equipment including lift trucks

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

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 3

• Pay Band S040
• Job Code #20002468

Career pathmaker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

Who We Are

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purdue University is an EOE employer.