UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO Procurement Analyst, Purchasing and Contract Services in Buffalo, NY

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Position Information

Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Position Title Procurement Analyst, Purchasing and Contract Services
Classification Title Staff Assistant
Department Purchasing and Contract Services
Posting Number P260093
Posting Link
Employer State
Bargaining Unit 08
Position Type UUP Professional
Professional Appointment Term Term
Salary Grade SL2
Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The Purchasing and Contract Services department at the University at Buffalo (UB) seeks a Procurement Analyst to provide analytical and technical support to the Strategic Buying team, with a primary focus on scientific equipment, supplies, and related services. This role supports the effective execution and ongoing management of established category strategies by ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of procurement data, supplier catalogs, and purchasing activity within the UB e-Procurement system and supporting SUNY systems.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and technical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively with Strategic Buyers and internal partners to support compliant, consistent and efficient procurement operations in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, Research Foundation (RF), SUNY, and University policies and regulations.

The Procurement Analyst will contribute to Strategic Buying operations by performing the following responsibilities:

  • Support the execution and ongoing management of strategic buying initiatives through data gathering and analysis, documentation support, and tracking of contracts, pricing, and supplier information.
  • Monitor purchasing activity within the Jaggaer ShopBlue e-procurement system to identify data discrepancies, compliance issues, and transactional anomalies, escalating complex issues to appropriate teams as needed.
  • Administer and maintain supplier catalogs within Jaggaer ShopBlue, including catalog setup, updates, and ongoing maintenance to ensure pricing, product information, and compliance attributes are accurate and current.
  • Utilize Jaggaer ShopBlue to review and process requisitions and purchase transactions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable policies.
  • Support contract administration activities, including documentation tracking, reporting, and coordination with Strategic Buyers and the Strategic Sourcing team.
  • Prepare reports, analyses, summaries, and professional communications using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to support internal decision-making and operational reporting.
  • Serve as an internal resource for inquiries related to purchasing activity, contract usage, supplier performance, and transactional status, escalating issues as appropriate.
  • Research and identify potential suppliers and support internal processes related to supplier engagement and onboarding.

Learn more:
  • Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
  • Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

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 or equivalent combination of education with 1 year of experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products
  • Basic knowledge of e-Procurement systems
  • Strong written and oral communications
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Experience using Jaggaer software
  • Three (3) or more years’ experience working in public procurement
Prodig No
Executive Position No
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position does not drive a university owned vehicle
Salary Range $51,261 - $53,000
Additional Salary Information
Job Type Full-Time
Campus North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting Yes
Background Check Notification Employment in this position will be contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.
Contact Information

Contact's Name Kelly Stich
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Administrative Staff Assistant
Contact's Email stcih@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-6074
Posting Dates

Posted 05/07/2026
Deadline for Internal Applicants 05/21/2026
Deadline for External Applicants 06/05/2026
Date to be filled 07/06/2026
References

Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( - ).

  1. - Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment
    • Yes
    • No
  2. - Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
    • Faculty
    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
    • Research Foundation Employee
    • State Classified
    • State Professional
    • UB Foundation
    • TA/GA
    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  3. - How did you first hear about this employment opportunity
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    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • DiversitySearch.com
    • GoogleJobs.com
    • HERCjobs.org
    • HigherEdJobs.com
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    • Personal Referral
    • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
    • Other
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents
The Purchasing and Contract Services department at the University at Buffalo (UB) seeks a Procurement Analyst to provide analytical and technical support to the Strategic Buying team, with a primary focus on scientific equipment, supplies, and related services. This role supports the effective execution and ongoing management of established category strategies by ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of procurement data, supplier catalogs, and purchasing activity within the UB e-Procurement system and supporting SUNY systems. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and technical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively with Strategic Buyers and internal partners to support compliant, consistent and efficient procurement operations in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, Research Foundation (RF), SUNY, and University policies and regulations. The Procurement Analyst will contribute to Strategic Buying operations by performing the following responsibilities: Support the execution and ongoing management of strategic buying initiatives through data gathering and analysis, documentation support, and tracking of contracts, pricing, and supplier information. Monitor purchasing activity within the Jaggaer Shop. Blue e-procurement system to identify data discrepancies, compliance issues, and transactional anomalies, escalating complex issues to appropriate teams as needed. Administer and maintain supplier catalogs within Jaggaer Shop. Blue, including catalog setup, updates, and ongoing maintenance to ensure pricing, product information, and compliance attributes are accurate and current. Utilize Jaggaer Shop. Blue to review and process requisitions and purchase transactions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable policies. Support contract administration activities, including documentation tracking, reporting, and coordination with Strategic Buyers and the Strategic Sourcing team. Prepare reports, analyses, summaries, and professional communications using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to support internal decision-making and operational reporting. Serve as an internal resource for inquiries related to purchasing activity, contract usage, supplier performance, and transactional status, escalating issues as appropriate. Research and identify potential suppliers and support internal processes related to supplier engagement and onboarding. Learn more: Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life. Being a part of the University at Buffalo community. 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 or equivalent combination of education with 1 year of experience Experience with Microsoft Office products Basic knowledge of e-Procurement systems Strong written and oral communications Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Experience using Jaggaer software Three (3) or more years’ experience working in public procurement Prodig No Executive Position No Physical Demands Driving Requirements This position does not drive a university owned vehicle Salary Range $51,261 - $53,000 Additional Salary Information Job Type Full-Time Campus North Campus Posting Alerts
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