Hiring: 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: •Execute strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned categories by supporting end-to-end sourcing activities, including opportunity assessment, market research, spend analysis, and sourcing event planning. •Lead 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 an cost analyses, documenting sourcing outcomes, preparing award recommendations and negotiation materials for review sourcing leadership. •Perform category, market, and supplier research to assess supplier capabilities, market trends, and sourcing risks, and to inform sourcing approaches and supplier engagement strategies. •Develop analytical summaries and insights to support category reviews, sourcing decisions, and leadership discussions. •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 supplies 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. 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!