About the Opportunity
JOB SUMMARY
Provides supplier onboarding, maintenance, and relationship management support, leveraging data analysis and process automation to strengthen the organization's vendor ecosystem. This role serves as a primary point of contact for suppliers, partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth onboarding experiences, sustained supplier performance, and compliant procurement operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required
- 2–4 years of relevant experience required
- Experience administering projects, programs, and/or processes is preferred
- Experience with Jaggaer or Workday Finance is preferred
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Lead end-to-end supplier onboarding, including documentation collection, system setup, and cross-functional coordination to ensure timely activation of new vendors.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records, certifications, and compliance documentation within procurement systems.
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for an assigned supplier portfolio, fostering strong partnerships and resolving issues proactively.
- Conduct supplier performance analyses to evaluate vendor health, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making across the supplier lifecycle.
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of automation initiatives that streamline supplier onboarding, maintenance, and communication workflows.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to anticipate supplier needs and align vendor capabilities with organizational goals.
- Support contract renewals, amendments, and risk management activities to ensure continuity of supply.
- Other duties as assigned
Position Type
FinanceAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
109SExpected Hiring Range:
$67,855.00 - $95,845.00With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 2-4 years of relevant experience
- Experience administering projects, programs, and/or processes
- Experience with Jaggaer or Workday Finance
Northeastern University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northeastern University and has not been reviewed or approved by Northeastern University.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as extensive, including 22–26 vacation days, 12 sick days, 13 holidays, and paid parental leave for birth/adoption. Additional paid leave is also outlined, including up to 26 weeks of paid medical leave and up to 12 weeks of paid family leave for eligible employees.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, with an employer contribution described as 10% when an employee contributes 5%, alongside immediate vesting once eligible. This is presented as unusually generous relative to typical employer retirement offerings.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are emphasized through tuition assistance for employees and dependents and access to backup childcare and family-care resources. Tuition remission/discount structures are highlighted as a major value driver, especially for employees with children and for long-tenured staff.
Northeastern University Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery. The university is a leader in experiential learning, powered by the world’s most far-reaching cooperative education program. We integrate classroom study with opportunities for professional work, research, service, and global learning in more than 100 countries. The same spirit of collaboration guides a use-inspired research enterprise focused on solving global challenges in health, security, and sustainability. Northeastern offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools, and select graduate programs at campuses in Boston, Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Toronto. Campuses in Burlington, MA, and Nahant, MA, are home to research institutes for homeland security and coastal sustainability, respectively
