Assistant Purchasing Associate - SUNY Oswego
About The Position
Description of Department: The primary function of the Purchasing Department is the procurement of goods and services required by the College to fulfill its mission in education, research, economic and cultural/ social development. Through effective communication, both internal and external, the Purchasing Department strives to provide for the varied needs of the campus community while staying within the laws and regulations of the New York State Office of the State Comptroller, the New York State Office of General Services and the State University of New York. This involves a balance between efficient and timely service to our customers and providing an environment of good sound business controls to protect the assets of SUNY Oswego. The Department of Purchasing at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a full time Assistant Purchasing Associate position. This is a position leading to the Purchasing Associate position
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 1 year experience in the purchasing or related field or working for SUNY
- Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience within a Purchasing Department that includes drafting contracts, request for proposal (RFP) development and bidding, vendor negotiations, and processing purchase orders
- 3 years' experience in governmental procurement environment, preferably in the State University of New York (SUNY), City University of New York (CUNY) or other New York State agency
- Public Purchasing Officer Certification (CPPO)
- An understanding knowledge of items and services available from state contracts and all preferred sources (i.e.: Dept. of Correctional Services, Industries for the Disabled, etc.)
- Applied knowledge of procurement policies and procedure related to electronic purchasing systems, New York State Procurement card program, New York State procurement regulations and SUNY Construction Fund Guidelines
- 2-3 years supervisory experience
Responsibilities
- Assist in supervising staff
- Provide training in purchasing office practices, policies and procedures
- Purchasing equipment, supplies and services including service contracts, construction and capital equipment
- Management and oversight of College procurement-card program
Benefits
- full New York State benefits package
- The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package.
- This is a United University Professions (UUP) position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
