Procurement Analyst, Purchasing and Services

Procurement Analyst, Purchasing and Contract Services

Position Title Procurement Analyst, Purchasing and Contract Services

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.

• 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 Shop Blue 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 Shop Blue, including catalog setup, updates, and ongoing maintenance to ensure pricing, product information, and compliance attributes are accurate and current.
• Utilize Jaggaer Shop Blue 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.

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

• Bachelor’s 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

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

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.