IT Purchasing Assistant (Information Technology)

Affiliated Office Address Baltimore, MD, United States Requisition ID 122701 Date Created October 08, 2026 Job Function Finance/Accounting Exempt Status Non-Exempt Shift Type Casual / On Call Schedule M-F, 20 hrs weekly Worksite 01-MD:Homewood Campus Work Modality Hybrid: On-site 60-89% of hours worked (Ex: 3-4 out of 5 days/week) The Whiting School of Engineering (WSE) employs Information Technology resources to support academic, research, and administrative activities. WSE is seeking an IT Purchasing Assistant to coordinate IT equipment procurement and maintain accurate operational records. It will receive and verify incoming equipment, coordinate outbound shipments and multi-site delivery, maintain inventory and equipment-movement records, resolve routine logistics issues, and serve as liaison among customers, procurement, service providers, and WSE IT. The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for monitoring stock levels, researching potential vendors, tracking orders, and updating order records. The Purchasing Assistant will conduct market research, evaluate vendor offers, negotiate prices, and maintain accurate records. The Purchasing Assistant will support university efforts to make cost-effective purchases and ensure a fully stocked inventory. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs. Research potential vendors. Track orders and ensure timely delivery. Other duties as assigned. In addition to the duties described above Support ordering, receiving, shipping, and tracking Information Technology equipment. Coordinate independently among customers, procurement, carriers, vendors, and IT staff. Resolve lost, damaged, incomplete, or misdirected shipments. Maintain equipment records and reconcile discrepancies. Coordinate work across Homewood and Mt. Washington campuses. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or graduation equivalent. Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications Extremely organized with high attention to nitpicky details Experienced with coordinating orders and shipping logistics Experience with an enterprise procurement system like SAP or Workday Experience with a ticketing / work request system Basic understanding of the components in a computer system specification (memory and disk configuration) On call or non-standard work hour requirements Comfortable working with deliveries of 25+ pounds Driver’s license and the ability to move equipment between locations Classified Title: Purchasing Assistant Job Posting Title (Working Title): IT Purchasing Assistant (Information Technology) Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OD Starting Salary Range: $16.60 - $29.50 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: M-F, 20 hrs weekly FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus Department name: Engineering Business Office Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering Total Rewards The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/. Education and Experience Equivalency Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experi…

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