Purchase Associate
Purchase Associate
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Job Summary:
Responsible for purchasing various commodities and services including but not limited to capital equipment software vehicles furniture lab supplies printing services laboratory animals general supplies and services provided by independent contractors. This individual if they have not already will be given the opportunity to gain a critical understanding of New York State and State University of New York procurement policies and regulations and apply that knowledge to their dayto day responsibilities. The Purchase Associate must have the capabilities to review higher dollar level transactions to determine whether competitive bidding is required. The Purchase Associate will need to work with endusers to develop comprehensive specifications for goods and services. The Purchase Associate should be able to evaluate market forces industry standards and have keen research capabilities to develop specifications. The incumbent will be responsible for issuing invitation to Bids and/or request for Proposals and coordinate the drafting and of the resulting purchase order or contract terms and conditions. Examples of good services that may require bidding include sophisticated equipment for academic and research purposes HVAC supplies water filtration and chemical supplies and landscaping and other maintenance services. Additionally this position will require an individual to prepare and process maintenance and service agreements including being able to review terms and conditions associated with those agreements. ThePurchase Associate will need to support Minority and WomanOwned Business Enterprise goals for the Campus. In addition the Purchase Associate may be responsible for assisting with the Campus procurement card program and will work with end users to educate their departments on the procurement processes. The Purchase Associate will need to troubleshoot with Receiving Accounts Payable or any other department as issues arise.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in related field and two 2 years of relevant business experience OR Associates Degree in related field and four 4 yearsof relevant business experience plus excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills required.
**Candidates who have a Bachelors degree in a related field and one 1 year of relevant business experience will be considered for a Junior Purchase Associate position at a commensurate salary.
Preferred Qualifications:
New York State procurement experience preferred. Word processing/spreadsheet skills are a plus.
Work Days:
MondayFriday 8:004:30
Message to Applicants:
RecruitmentOffice: Human Resources
Executive Order:
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 Governors Office of Employee Relations ator via email at
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
