Purchase Assistant

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Purchase Assistant in the Purchasing and Contracts department to support the team in procurement tasks across the campus.

You will assist with procurement, contract administration, data management, and compliance support while providing administrative help on various projects. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and effective communication within a large university environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Procurement, Contract Administration & Records Management.
• Data Management & Financial Processing.
• Compliance & Audit Support.
• Administrative & Project Support.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purchase Assistant

Position Information

Position Title: Purchase Assistant

Department: Purchasing and Contract Services

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Purchasing and Contracts department withinBusiness Services at the University at Buffalo is seeking a Purchase Assistant to handle multiple tasks toassist our team of buyers with tasks related to procurement itemsfor the entire campus community.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Procurement, Contract Administration & RecordsManagement
• Data Management & Financial Processing
• Compliance & Audit Support
• Administrative & Project Support

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comeswith benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewardsincluding comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We alsofocus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personaland academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-lifeeffectiveness. 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'sleading public research universities and a flagship of the StateUniversity of New York system, recognized for our excellence andour impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public universitydedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activityand people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home,UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourcefulthinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach othersevery day. Visit our website to learn more about the University atBuffalo.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affi

The ResearchFoundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due toan applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin and veteran or disabilitystatus.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Jaggaer / procurement systems

Is a background check required for this posting?

Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Kelly Stich

Contact's Title: Administrative Staff Assistant

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]