Strategic Research Procurement Specialist

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement plan options

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Buyer to support the procurement of a wide range of commodities, equipment, supplies and services, with a focus on the university's research community. The role ensures purchases comply with NYS, Research Foundation for SUNY, and UB policies using the eProcurement platform.

Strong analytical, problem solving, and customer service skills are essential to collaborate with researchers, technical staff, suppliers, and campus stakeholders in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Strategic buying of assigned commodities and services.
• Provide guidance and training to campus stakeholders on procurement policies, procedures, regulations, and best practices.
• Identify potential suppliers for campus use, educate new suppliers on how to do business with the university.
• Analyze purchasing requests, spending data, and supplier information to determine appropriate procurement strategies.
• Utilize the university's eProcurement system to support sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management activities.
• Collaborate with campus departments and suppliers to facilitate procurements and resolve purchasing issues.

Responsibilities

• Strategically buy and manage assigned commodities and services.
• Provide guidance and training on procurement policies and best practices.
• Identify and educate suppliers on UB processes and supplier registration.
• Analyze requests, spend, and supplier data to shape procurement strategies.
• Use the eProcurement system for sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management.
• Work with departments and suppliers to resolve purchasing issues.

Skills

Strategic buying

Policy guidance

Supplier identification

Data analysis

eProcurement system

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

eProcurement platform

Job description

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Buyer to support the procurement of a wide range of commodities, equipment, supplies and services, with a focus on the university's research community. The role ensures purchases comply with NYS, Research Foundation for SUNY, and UB policies using the eProcurement platform.

Strong analytical, problem solving, and customer service skills are essential to collaborate with researchers, technical staff, suppliers, and campus stakeholders in a fast-paced