Buyer, Procurement Services
- Employer
- University at Buffalo
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 7, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Business & Administrative Support, Other Business & Administrative Affairs, Financial Affairs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
Position Summary
The Purchasing and Contracts department at the University at Buffalo is seeking a Staff Assistant who would be responsible for handling the purchasing of various commodities and services for the campus community utilizing various funding sources.
The successful candidate should be analytical and have strong communication skills. The selected individual should be able to communicate between departments and vendors in a timely fashion and become familiar with the State and RF purchasing guidelines. The selected candidate must be highly organized and detail oriented, with the ability to multi task. In this position, the candidate will perform a variety of purchasing duties to include:
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. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages .
About UB
The University at Buffalo is SUNY’s most comprehensive public research university, and an outstanding place to work. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowledge and understanding, and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their talents and their impact on global society. 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
Preferred Qualifications
For more information, click the "How to Apply" button.
The Purchasing and Contracts department at the University at Buffalo is seeking a Staff Assistant who would be responsible for handling the purchasing of various commodities and services for the campus community utilizing various funding sources.
The successful candidate should be analytical and have strong communication skills. The selected individual should be able to communicate between departments and vendors in a timely fashion and become familiar with the State and RF purchasing guidelines. The selected candidate must be highly organized and detail oriented, with the ability to multi task. In this position, the candidate will perform a variety of purchasing duties to include:
- Purchasing of assigned commodities and services up to $125,000
- Providing assistance, guidance and training to university staff regarding the clarification of purchasing policies, procedures, practices, state laws and regulations
- Identifying potential supplier for campus use; educate new suppliers on how to do business with the university
- Preparing communications as needed via Word and/or PowerPoint to end users
- Analyzing data collected as needed to determine how to proceed with purchasing
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. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages .
About UB
The University at Buffalo is SUNY’s most comprehensive public research university, and an outstanding place to work. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowledge and understanding, and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their talents and their impact on global society. 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
- A Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of experience
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Strong written and oral communications
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer a Bachelor’s degree in Business Finance, Operations Management, and Supply Chain Management
- Knowledge of ERP software experience a plus
- 3 years of relevant experience
For more information, click the "How to Apply" button.
Company
UB is New York’s largest public university, one of America’s leading research universities and a flagship in the SUNY system.
UB is a top 40 university in a top city in which to attend college, and with more than 1,300 acres across three unique campuses, there is always something new to explore. Regular shuttle service takes students between North Campus and South Campus, and the Downtown Campus is easily accessible by Metro Rail
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