Buyer, Purchasing and Contract Services
- Employer
- University at Buffalo
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 31, 2023
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Business & Administrative Support, Other Business & Administrative Affairs, Financial Affairs, Auxiliary Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
Posting Details
Position Information
Fiscal Year
2022-2023
Position Title
Buyer, Purchasing and Contract Services
Classification Title
Staff Assistant
Department
Purchasing and Contract Services
Posting Number
P230176
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/42427
Employer
State
Position Type
Professional Appointment Term
Term
Salary Grade
SL2
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The Purchasing and Contracts Department at the University at Buffalo is seeking a Buyer, that would be responsible for handling the purchasing of MRO (Maintenance Repair & Operations) goods and services and/or other who would be responsible for handling the purchasing of various commodities and services for the campus community utilizing various funding sources.
To be successful in this position you should be should be analytical and have strong communication skills to communicate between departments and vendors. In this position, you will perform a variety of purchasing duties to include:
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 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
Salary Range
$45,000 - $48,000
Additional Salary Information
Type
Full-Time
Campus
North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes
Background Check Notification
For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.
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
05/02/2023
Deadline for Internal Applicants
05/16/2023
Deadline for External Applicants
07/11/2023
Date to be filled
References
Number of References Required
3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
For more information, click the "How to Apply" button.
Position Information
Fiscal Year
2022-2023
Position Title
Buyer, Purchasing and Contract Services
Classification Title
Staff Assistant
Department
Purchasing and Contract Services
Posting Number
P230176
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/42427
Employer
State
Position Type
Professional Appointment Term
Term
Salary Grade
SL2
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The Purchasing and Contracts Department at the University at Buffalo is seeking a Buyer, that would be responsible for handling the purchasing of MRO (Maintenance Repair & Operations) goods and services and/or other who would be responsible for handling the purchasing of various commodities and services for the campus community utilizing various funding sources.
To be successful in this position you should be should be analytical and have strong communication skills to communicate between departments and vendors. In this position, you 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 and develop and maintain customer relationships.
- Analyzing data collected as needed to determine how to proceed with purchasing
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 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
- Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of experience.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
- Strong written and oral communications.
- A combination of education and experience will be considered.
- 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.
- Familiarity with Facilities terminology
- MRO (Maintenance Repair & Operations) portfolio management experience.
Salary Range
$45,000 - $48,000
Additional Salary Information
Type
Full-Time
Campus
North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes
Background Check Notification
For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.
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
05/02/2023
Deadline for Internal Applicants
05/16/2023
Deadline for External Applicants
07/11/2023
Date to be filled
References
Number of References Required
3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
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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