Procurement Analyst, Purchasing and Contract Services

Position Information

Position
Title: Procurement Analyst, Purchasing and Contract Services
Department: Purchasing and Contract Services
Posting
Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62290
Job Type:
Full-Time

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

• Bachelors 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

• Bachelors degree
• Experience using Jaggaer software
• Three
  (3) or more years experience working in public procurement

Physical Demands

Salary Range
$51,261 –
$53,000

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes

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 Applicants:
Date to be filled:
07/06/2026

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