Procurement & Contracts Specialist (Purchasing)

University at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo’s Purchasing and Contracts department is seeking a Purchase Assistant to help buyers manage procurement items for the campus community. You will assist with procurement, contract administration, records management, and compliance tasks to support our team.

This role provides growth in university procurement, with exposure to administrative and project support, and opportunities to work on campus-wide purchasing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Procurement, Contract Administration & Records Management
• Compliance & Audit Support
• Administrative & Project Support

Skills

Microsoft Office

Strong written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field

Tools

Jaggaer

Job description

The University at Buffalo’s Purchasing and Contracts department is seeking a Purchase Assistant to help buyers manage procurement items for the campus community. You will assist with procurement, contract administration, records management, and compliance tasks to support our team.

This role provides growth in university procurement, with exposure to administrative and project support, and opportunities to work on campus-wide purchasing operations.