Senior Buyer

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:

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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