Senior Contracts & Purchasing Strategist

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Senior Buyer-Contracts in the Purchasing and Contract Services department to support research and campus procurement. The role requires negotiating with suppliers, applying contract law, and managing the contract life cycle using the university's e-Procurement system.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with experience in contract review and vendor management, and will operate within

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related studies with 2+ years’ experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with Microsoft products.

Responsabilidades

• Independently manage assigned category portfolio.
• Identify contractual issues, risks, and potential liabilities; recommend mitigation strategies and elevate to supervisors and/or legal counsel as appropriate.
• Apply applicable law in the preparation of non-template contracts.
• Manage the strategic buying and contract life cycle process, including planning, researching, collaborating, authoring, negotiation, and executing.
• Utilize an e-Procurement system in support of operational and strategic procurement tasks.
• Leverage AI tools to support preliminary contract review, facilitate negotiation preparation, and promote an efficient contracting process.

Conocimientos

Communication

Negotiation

Detail-oriented

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related studies

Advanced degree in Business studies

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Senior Buyer-Contracts in the Purchasing and Contract Services department to support research and campus procurement. The role requires negotiating with suppliers, applying contract law, and managing the contract life cycle using the university's e-Procurement system.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with experience in contract review and vendor management, and will operate within