Procurement Analyst & Vendor Relations Specialist

Binghamton University, State University of New York; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton University in Binghamton, NY is seeking a Budget Title Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3) in the Purchasing department. The role manages procurement operations, reviews purchase orders over $2,500, and coordinates with departments to ensure compliant sourcing.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, strong Microsoft Office skills, and proven ability to communicate clearly, organize workloads, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase orders over $2,500 and coordinate with departments.
• Ensure quotes, bids and backups are submitted before approval.
• Oversee Purchase Order creation process.
• Be the point person for vendor responsibility on procurements over $100,000.
• Follow up with vendors to obtain correct insurance forms for vendor files.
• Ensure tangible asset procurements over $10,000 are properly input for tagging by Asset Management.
• Backup for review and approval of all PO under $2,500.
• Develop training materials and deliver training sessions for departments.
• Add vendors in the statewide financial system.
• Set up contracts/contract changes/payments off contracts.
• Process change orders/corrections to requisitions and POs.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Binghamton University in Binghamton, NY is seeking a Budget Title Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3) in the Purchasing department. The role manages procurement operations, reviews purchase orders over $2,500, and coordinates with departments to ensure compliant sourcing.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, strong Microsoft Office skills, and proven ability to communicate clearly, organize workloads, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.