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    Buyer, Purchasing and Contract Services - Buffalo, United States - University at Buffalo

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    Position Information

    Fiscal Year
    Position Title Buyer, Purchasing and Contract Services
    Classification Title Staff Assistant
    Department Purchasing and Contract Services
    Posting Number P240164
    Posting Link
    Employer State
    Position Type
    Professional Appointment Term Term
    Salary Grade SL2

    Posting Detail Information

    Position Summary
    The Purchasing and Contract Services department at the University at Buffalo is seeking a Staff Assistant - Buyer that would be responsible for handling the purchasing of MRO (Maintenance Repair & Operations) goods and services as well as handling the purchasing of various commodities and services for the campus community utilizing various funding sources.

    The successful candidate should be analytical and have strong communication skills. The selected individual should be highly organized, detail oriented with the ability to multi task and be able to communicate between departments and vendors in a timely fashion, as well as become familiar with the State and RF purchasing guidelines.

    In this position, you will perform a variety of purchasing duties to include:
    • Purchasing of assigned commodities and services up to $125,000
    • Provide assistance, guidance and training to university staff regarding the clarification of purchasing policies, procedures, practices, state laws and regulations
    • Identify potential supplier for campus use; educate new suppliers on how to do business with the university
    • Prepare communications as needed via Word and/or PowerPoint to end users
    • Analyze data collected as needed to determine how to proceed with purchasing
    Outstanding Benefits Package

    Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

    About The University at Buffalo
    The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

    University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

    Minimum Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience
    • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products and strong written and oral communications
    • Strong written and oral communications
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Prefer a Bachelor's degree in Business Finance, Operations Management, and Supply Chain Management
    • Knowledge of ERP software experience a plus
    • 3 years of relevant experience
    • Familiarity with Facilities terminology
    • MRO (Maintenance Repair & Operations) portfolio management experience.
    Physical Demands
    Salary Range $48,000 - $52,000
    Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
    Type Full-Time
    Campus North Campus
    Posting Alerts
    Special Instructions Summary
    Additional Information
    Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at or via email at

    Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
    Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

    Contact Information

    Contact's Name Kelly Stich
    Contact's Pronouns
    Contact's Title Administrative Staff Assistant
    Contact's Email
    Contact's Phone

    Posting Dates

    Posted 05/15/2024
    Deadline for Internal Applicants 05/29/2024
    Deadline for External Applicants Open Until Filled
    Date to be filled 07/01/2024

    References

    Number of References Required 3
    Reference Cutoff Date
    Instructions to Applicant

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
    1. What will be the highest level of education attained by the time of employment?
      • GED
      • High School Diploma
      • Associates Degree
      • Bachelors Degree
      • Masters Degree
      • PhD/Doctoral Degree
      • MD
      • JD
    2. Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
      • Faculty
      • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
      • Research Foundation Employee
      • State Classified
      • State Professional
      • UB Foundation
      • TA/GA
      • Student
      • No Current Employment Affiliation
    3. Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
      • Yes
      • No
    4. How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
      • Chronicle of Higher Education
      • Conference
      • Personal Referral
      • Other
    Documents Needed To Apply
    Required Documents
    1. Cover Letter
    2. Resume
    Optional Documents


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