Purchasing Assistant
Position Information
Position Title: Purchasing Assistant
Department: Purchasing and Contract Services
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/55885
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The
Purchasing and Contract Services department at the University at Buffalo is seeking a
Purchasing Assistant. In this role you will support the procurement needs of the Universitys staff, faculty and research community in compliance with all Federal, State, Research Foundation (RF),
SUNY and university standards, regulations and policies.
The successful candidate must have strong communication skills and be an organized problem-solver and analytical.
Duties for this position include:
- Source-to-Pay Systems and Supplier Maintenance Group (SMG) Support
- Monitor, triage and resolve Procurement system errors daily.
- Perform system administrative functions such as set-up of user profiles/permissions/roles and problem resolution
- Review, audit and process all documents and requisitions in accordance with the terms of the procurement office, SUNY, State and Federal guidelines.
- Process Research and State Change orders to include decrease/increase funds or disencumbering balance of accounts.
Learn more:
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
- An Associate degree with 2 years procurement experience or a combination of work experience and education.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Salary Range
$45,000 - $50,000
Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Kelly Stich
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Administrative Staff Assistant
Contact's Email: stcih@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-6074
Posting Dates
Posted: 02/17/2025
Deadline for Applicants: 04/14/2025
Date to be filled:
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