Strategic Procurement & Contracts Associate

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known medical university is seeking a Purchase Associate responsible for purchasing various commodities and services. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field along with two years of relevant business experience, or an Associate's degree with four years of experience. The role involves reviewing transactions, issuing bids, and supporting Minority- and Woman-Owned Business goals. Preferred qualifications include New York State procurement experience and skills in word processing and spreadsheets. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and two years of relevant business experience, or associate's degree and four years of relevant experience.
• Candidates for Junior Purchase Associate require a Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing various commodities and services including capital equipment and lab supplies.
• Review higher dollar level transactions to determine bidding requirements.
• Support Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise goals.

Skills

Excellent written/oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Word processing

Spreadsheet skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree in related field

Job description

A well-known medical university is seeking a Purchase Associate responsible for purchasing various commodities and services. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field along with two years of relevant business experience, or an Associate's degree with four years of experience. The role involves reviewing transactions, issuing bids, and supporting Minority- and Woman-Owned Business goals. Preferred qualifications include New York State procurement experience and skills in word processing and spreadsheets. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.