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Senior Buyer
  • Job Number: 25702
  • Functional Area: Finance/Accounting
  • Department: Office of the Vice President for Finance
  • School Area: VP for Finance
  • Pay Range Minimum: $67,200
  • Pay Range Maximum: $91,100
  • Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:
  • Pay Grade: 7


Posting Description

SENIOR BUYER, Office of the Vice President for Finance, to purchase standard and non-standard materials, supplies, equipment, and services at the best possible price and value to the Institute under advantageous purchase arrangements; and work with new and existing suppliers to MIT.

The full job description is available here.


 

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of three years of experience in the procurement field; a minimum one year of experience delivering customer service; demonstrated Microsoft Office Suite experience and familiarity with video conferencing and collaboration tools; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of work, balance competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment; demonstrated dependability, follow-through, and commitment to producing high-quality and accurate work; ability to use discretion, tact, and sound judgment working with highly sensitive and confidential information; strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams and the broader community; strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills with a focus on continuous improvement; and ability to meet performance metrics assigned for the unit. PREFERRED: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) license; knowledge of Buy-to-Pay/Coupa System; SAP experience; experience procuring lab supplies, chemicals and laboratory services; or MIT experience.

5/13/2026