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Senior Purchasing & Contract Associate Purchasing
Senior Purchasing & Contract Associate â€" Purchasing
University at Albany
The Procurement Services Office at the University at Albany is seeking applications for a Senior Purchasing & Contract Associate to join a dynamic and supportive team. This role involves assisting in the procurement of goods and services from inception through contract execution. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing complex solicitations, collaborating with key stakeholders, and conducting negotiations. The Senior Purchasing & Contract Associate will have a particular focus on ensuring and maintaining compliance with all applicable NYS, SUNY and University procurement policies and procedures.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Developing complex solicitation documents (i.e. Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, and Request for Quotes) for specific goods and services required from the University Community.
- Reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions as they relate to expenditure, consultant, and revenue contracts.
- Serving as the liaison between Contractors, University's Counsel Office and Oversight Agencies
- Advising key campus stakeholders on the best procurement approach for all threshold levels.
- Training the University community on NYS, SUNY, and University specific procurement policies and procedures.
- Creating and updating solicitation templates, procurement compliance checklists, and internal procedure documents.
- Compiling data and reports utilizing NYS and SUNY systems
- Other reasonable duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
- Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education (DOE) or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
- A minimum of three years' relevant experience in procurement, compliance work, or the legal field.
- Strong project management, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Proficiency with tools such as MS Excel, SharePoint, and other office products.
- Working knowledge of procurement practices
ÂPreferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in business administration or related field from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
- Experience in higher education procurement practices
- Experience with navigating complex procurements and contracts
- Experience with financial management systems, and/ or eProcurement systems
For full details and to apply, please visit https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=198782
The University at Albany is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer.
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