Senior Purchasing & Contract Associate

Duties Description

About University at Albany:
Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of more than 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.
Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.

Job Description:
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 (i.e. the NYS Office of the Attorney General and Comptroller).
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 (i.e. the New York State Contract Reporter, SUNY Financial Management System, SUNY Business Intelligence System, and the NYS Openbook database)
- Other reasonable duties as assigned

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:
Reports to the Director of Procurement Services

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

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.

Preferred 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.

Additional Comments

Professional Rank and Salary Grade: Purchase Associate, SL-4, $75,000-$82,500.

Special Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.

Salary : $75,000 - $82,500