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University at Buffalo
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Senior Sourcing Specialist, Purchasing and Contract Services

University at Buffalo · United States
Deadline
Oct 30, 2026
Closing in 11 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 17, 2026
Offered salary$60,245 - $65,000

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Senior Sourcing Specialist, Purchasing and Contract Services

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Posting Details

Position Information
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Position Title Senior Sourcing Specialist, Purchasing and Contract Services
Classification Title Senior Staff Assistant
Department Purchasing and Contract Services
Posting Number P260232
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64926
Employer State
Bargaining Unit 08
Position Type UUP Professional
Professional Appointment Term
Salary Grade SL3
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary The Purchasing and Contract Services department at the University at Buffalo seeks a Senior Sourcing Specialist to support and execute strategic sourcing initiatives across campus. The Senior Sourcing Specialist will leverage Jaggaer’s Source-to-Pay system to manage the full RFx lifecycle, develop category strategies, and drive supplier engagement and performance, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, SUNY, Research Foundation (RF), and UB standards and regulations. This position is critical to UB’s transformation of procurement into a strategic function that delivers value, mitigates risk, and supports research and operational excellence.


Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
In this position, the Senior Sourcing Specialist performs a variety of duties, including but not limited to:
  • Lead sourcing strategy development for various categories. Analyze spend, usage, and market trends to inform sourcing decisions and identify opportunities for valuecreation.
  • Utilize the Jaggaer system to manage RFx processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP, IFB) and manage the supplier lifecycle. Work to educate campus departments on procurement policies, Jaggaer functionality and strategic sourcing practices.
  • Deliver cost savings through strategic sourcing, cost avoidance, and supplier negotiations. Ensure adherence to all applicable State, SUNY, UB and Research Foundation procurement regulations and guidelines.
  • Draft, negotiate, and execute complex contracts and agreements.
  • Collaborate with legal counsel and SUNY representatives to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across research, academic departments, operations, and administration.
  • Engage in proactive supplier relationship management for key suppliers across categories and promote supplier diversity and local business inclusion in all sourcing activities.

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.

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 in Business, Supply Chain, or related field with 2 years of responsible experience.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and e-procurement systems.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 1 or more years experience managing RFx processes and contract negotiatiions.
  • Advanced degree in Business related Studies or certification (e.g., CPSM, CPPO).
  • Experience in higher education or NYS agency procurement.
  • Familiarity with Jaggaer or similar procure-to-pay platforms.
  • Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing and category management.
Our University Community
Prodig+ No
Executive Position No
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range $60,245 - $65,000
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
Contact Information
Contact's Name Kelly Stich
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Administrative Staff Assistant
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-645-6074
Posting Dates
Posted 10/16/2026
Deadline for Internal Applicants 10/30/2026
Deadline for External Applicants 11/14/2026
Date to be filled 12/14/2026
References
Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * 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
  2. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
    • AcademicKeys.com
    • CareerExposure.com
    • CareerWomen.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • DiversitySearch.com
    • GoogleJobs.com
    • HERCjobs.org
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • IMDiversity.com
    • Indeed.com
    • LinkedIn.com
    • MBACareers.com
    • Conference
    • Personal Referral
    • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
    • Other
    • WNY Jobs
  3. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
    • Yes
    • No

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Required Documents
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  2. Resume
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