Purchasing Assistant (Student Position)

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Work type: Student Employment - General
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: Purchasing Assistant (Student Position)  
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307  
Department:

Finance Office 

 
Advertised Salary: $14.00  
Summary of Position: The Purchasing Assistant provides key support with the daily operations of the Purchasing Department. This position will interact with clients from around campus, assist with setting up vendors and maintaining vendor records in our ERP system, monitor the department email and add update portal, scan and file important documents, and assist with special projects to help the Purchasing Department achieve its strategic goals.  
Position Requirements:

*Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook
*Responsible, self-motivated, and detail oriented
*Able to work independently with little supervision
*Clear and effective communication

 
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: *Answering the phone
*Provide customer service
*Data entry
*Filing
*Document management
*Monitor and maintain vendor records and contract data
*Problem solving
 
Number of Positions Available: 1  
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume/ Class Schedule  
Job Close Date: January 30, 2026  
EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence.  Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.  

Advertised: Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Eastern Standard Time

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