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  • Purchasing Assistant
    Purchasing and Contract Services
    University at Buffalo



    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.




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    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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