Strategic Research Purchasing & Contracts Specialist

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); Presencial; USD 53.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health and retirement benefits

Descripción de la vacante

University at Buffalo is seeking a Buyer in Purchasing and Contract Services to support procurement of a wide range of commodities, equipment, supplies and services for the university's research community.

The role requires strong analytical and customer service skills, and the ability to work with researchers, suppliers and campus stakeholders. You will use NYS and UB procurement requirements and the university’s eProcurement platform to manage sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relationships.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of NYS procurement policies and eProcurement platforms is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Customer service

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field preferred

Herramientas

ERP software

Descripción del empleo

University at Buffalo is seeking a Buyer in Purchasing and Contract Services to support procurement of a wide range of commodities, equipment, supplies and services for the university's research community.

The role requires strong analytical and customer service skills, and the ability to work with researchers, suppliers and campus stakeholders. You will use NYS and UB procurement requirements and the university’s eProcurement platform to manage sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relationships.