Hiring: Buying/ Sourcing Specialist, Purchasing and Contract Services Company: University at Buffalo Location: Buffalo, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 13:21:48 Employment Type: Contract About the job Required Skills: •Work on strategic initiatives for assigned categories by supporting end‑to‑end sourcing activities, including opportunity assessment, market research, spend analysis, and sourcing event planning. •Assist in the preparation and administration of RFx events (RFI, RFQ, RFP, IFB) in Jaggaer, including development of solicitation documentation, coordination of supplier communications, management of timelines, and support of evaluation processes. •Support supplier evaluation and selection by conducting pricing and cost analyses, documenting sourcing outcomes, and preparing award recommendations and negotiation materials for review by sourcing leadership. •Support post‑award implementation and sourcing enablement by coordinating contract documentation, supplier data, pricing structures, and catalog setup within Jaggaer, and tracking sourcing outcomes and contract milestones. •Partner cross-functionally with suppliers and internal stakeholders by serving as a point of contact for sourcing‑related inquiries and partnering with Buyers, Sourcing Specialists, legal counsel, SUNY, and RF to support sourcing execution and compliance. •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/ Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!