Purchasing Assistant - Binghamton University

Location: Binghamton, NY Category: Professional Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Wed Oct 28 2026 Job Description: Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3) Salary: $65,000 The Purchasing Assistant is a full-time professional position reporting directly to the Associate Director of Procurement. The duties of the position include but are not limited to: Review all purchase orders over $2,500 and work with department on proper procedures involving the procurement of items over this dollar amount. Review requisition, and ensure quotes, bids and other backup documentation is submitted before approval. Oversee Purchase Order creation process. Point person for vendor responsibility, this involves all procurements over $100,000. This includes follow up with the vendor for any issues found in questionnaire along with preparation of the vendor responsibility profile. It also includes follow up with the vendor in acquiring correct insurance forms for the vendor file. Perform vendor responsibility on all sub-contractors over $100,000 as well. Responsible for making sure all tangible asset procurements above $10,000 are being input correctly on requisitions before a purchase order is created. This will allow for these items to be tagged correctly by the Office of Asset Management. Backup for review and approval of all purchase orders under $2,500. Develop training materials and speak at training sessions for departments. This includes PowerPoint presentations and handouts related to proper procurement in NYS. Responsible for adding vendors in the statewide financial system. Responsible for system setup of contracts/contract changes/payments off contracts. Responsible for all change orders/corrections to requisitions and purchase orders. Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree Experience using computer systems (Microsoft Office) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and in front of small and large groups Effective organizational skills Ability to independently prioritize workload and adapt to rapidly changing priorities Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a business-related field Experience in contract management Experience and knowledge of NYS Purchasing Rules and Regulations Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer. Additional Information: Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus. Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/ Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee." Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure. For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit: https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the e…

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