Buyer, Purchasing and Contract Services
Full Time
Buffalo, NY 14260
$46,000 - $51,000 a year
Posted
Job description
The Purchasing and Contracts Department at the University at Buffalo is seeking a
Buyer, that would be responsible for handling the purchasing of MRO (Maintenance Repair & Operations) goods and services and/or other who would be responsible for handling the purchasing of various commodities and services for the campus community utilizing various funding sources.
To be successful in this position you should be should be analytical and have strong communication skills to communicate between departments and vendors. In this position, you will perform a variety of purchasing duties to include:
To be successful in this position you should be should be analytical and have strong communication skills to communicate between departments and vendors. In this position, you will perform a variety of purchasing duties to include:
- Purchasing of assigned commodities and services up to $125,000.
- Providing assistance, guidance and training to university staff regarding the clarification of purchasing policies, procedures, practices, state laws and regulations.
- Identifying potential supplier for campus use; educate new suppliers on how to do business with the university and develop and maintain customer relationships.
- Analyzing 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. Visit our benefits website to learn 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.
- Strong written and oral communications.
- A combination of education and experience will be considered.
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
$46,000 - $51,000
Type
Full-Time
Campus
North Campus
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