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Buyer, Purchasing and Contract Services
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York


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Date Posted Oct. 31, 2024
Title Buyer, Purchasing and Contract Services
University University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Buffalo, NY, United States
Department Purchasing and Contract Services
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Professional Staff
  • Fiscal Services
 
 

Position Summary

The department of Purchasing and Contract Services at the University at Buffalo is seeking a Buyer to work as a member of the Campus Services Buying Team. In this role you will support the purchasing needs of the University in alignment with procurement policies, funding sources and in compliance with all Federal, State, Research Foundation (RF), SUNY, and University standards, regulations and policies.

The selected candidate must have strong communication skills for communicating and negotiating with suppliers and internal stakeholders on procurements. An organized individual is essential for this role, as this role is responsible for handling multiple purchases simultaneously, utilizing the ShopBlue (Jaggaer) eProcurement system.

In this position, you will perform a variety of purchasing duties to include but not limited to:
  • Purchasing of assigned commodities and services
  • Issuing requests for quotations and competitive bids where applicable
  • Partnering with senior buyers to generate/monitor expenditure and revenue contracts
  • Collaborating with other UB and SUNY buyers for best practices
  • Attending virtual and in-person purchasing and professional training opportunities
  • Communicating with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and peers through various methods such as virtual meetings, telephone, in-person meetings, and the ShopBlue (Jaggaer) eProcurement system
  • Providing assistance, guidance and training to others regarding purchasing policies, processes, and use of the ShopBlue (Jaggaer) eProcurement system
  • Identifying and educating potential suppliers on doing business with the University
  • Utilizing reporting tools and various data to analyze purchasing activities and suggest process improvements.

 

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

 

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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefer a Bachelor’s degree in Business Finance, Operations Management, and Supply Chain Management.
  • 2+ years of relevant experience.

 
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