Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$53,000 - $55,000
About the role
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Buyer, Purchasing & Contract Services
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Posting Details
Position Information| Fiscal Year | 2026-2027 |
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| Position Title | Buyer, Purchasing & Contract Services |
| Classification Title | Purchase Assistant (Non-exempt) |
| Department | Purchasing and Contract Services |
| Posting Number | R260148 |
| Posting Link | https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64426 |
| Employer | Research Foundation |
| Position Type | RF Professional |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Appointment Term | |
| Salary Grade | N/E.1 |
| Position Summary | The Purchasing and Contract Services department at the University at Buffalo seeks a Buyer to support the procurement of a wide range of commodities, equipment supplies and services, with a focus on the university’s research community. This position works with multiple funding sources including Research Foundation, State, and UB Foundation funds, and plays a key role in ensuring purchases are completed efficiently and in compliance with applicable policies and regulations. The successful candidate must possess strong analytical, problem solving, and customer service skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with researchers, technical personnel, suppliers, and campus stakeholders. The selected individual will become proficient in New York State, Research Foundation for SUNY, and university purchasing requirements and will utilize the university’s eProcurement platform to facilitate purchasing transactions, manage strategic buying activities, enhance compliance, and provide exceptional service to the campus community. The ideal candidate must be highly organized, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position performs a variety of procurement-related duties, including:
Outstanding Benefits PackageWorking at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages. About The University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo. As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status. |
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| Our University Community | |
| Physical Demands | |
| Driving Requirements | This position will never drive a university owned vehicle. |
| Salary Range | $53,000 - $55,000 |
| Additional Salary Information | The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. |
| Work Hours | Monday – Friday TBD |
| Campus | North Campus |
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| Special Instructions Summary | |
| Is a background check required for this posting? | Yes |
| Background Check Notification | For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment. |
| Contact's Name | Kelly Stich |
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| Contact's Pronouns | |
| Contact's Title | Administrative Staff Assistant |
| Contact's Email | [email protected] |
| Contact's Phone | 716-645-6074 |
| Posted | 09/22/2026 |
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| Deadline for applicants | Open Until Filled |
| Date to be filled | 11/02/2026 |
| Number of references required | 3 |
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| Instructions to Applicant |
Supplemental Questions
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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
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Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
- Yes
- No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents- Cover Letter
- Resume
How to apply
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