Finance Purchasing Agent II (Hybrid)

Lehman College; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Lehman College, part of The City University of New York, seeks a Finance Purchasing Agent Level 2 (Provisional) to manage high-volume purchasing of office furniture, supplies, software and IT hardware, as well as services such as catering and special events. The role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills and adherence to NYS procurement rules.

The position is hybrid, offering opportunities to work with end users, vendors, and cross-functional teams while maintaining comprehensive

Qualifications

• High school graduation or its equivalent and four years of full-time, paid experience in purchasing a large volume and/or variety of materials, supplies, or equipment; OR a bachelor’s degree and one year of experience; OR a combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures, New York State Government Contracts, and reporting principles is preferred
• Proficiency with common office and database applications including MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, PeopleSoft and financial systems

Responsibilities

• Handle a high volume of commodities purchasing for the College, including office furniture, office supplies, promotional materials, software and IT hardware
• Procure services including catering and speaker-related services with end-user coordination
• Perform complex emergency purchases for essential items and urgent contracts
• Prepare and review bid specifications and develop bidder lists for RFQ, RFP, and IFB
• Interact with end users to assess needs and advise on compliant purchasing methods
• Place advertisements and assist in evaluating bid responses
• Prepare contracts and purchase orders via CUNY’s e-procurement and ERP systems
• Maintain procurement files to ensure compliance with audit requirements
• Conduct spend analyses by category and vendor to optimize spend
• Assist the Finance Procurement Director with projects and daily operations

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Customer service mindset

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, materials testing, mathematics, merchandising, purchasing, retailing, economics, or finance

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

PeopleSoft

ERP/financial systems

Job description

Lehman College, part of The City University of New York, seeks a Finance Purchasing Agent Level 2 (Provisional) to manage high-volume purchasing of office furniture, supplies, software and IT hardware, as well as services such as catering and special events. The role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills and adherence to NYS procurement rules.

The position is hybrid, offering opportunities to work with end users, vendors, and cross-functional teams while maintaining comprehensive