Sourcing Specialist, Purchasing and Contract Services
Position Information
Position Title: Sourcing Specialist, Purchasing and Contract
Services
Department: Purchasing and Contract Services
Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9805174"">https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64197
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The
Purchasing and Contracts department at the
University at Buffalo seeks a
Sourcing Specialist
to support and execute strategic sourcing initiatives in support of
university-wide category strategies. The Sourcing Specialist
partners closely with internal and external stakeholders to plane,
execute, and operationalize sourcing events by leading RFx
activities, conducting market and spend analysis, developing
sourcing documentation, and translating sourcing outcomes into
contract, supplier, and system readiness within UB's Jaggaer
Source-to-Pay environment. This role contributes directly to the
advancement of strategic sourcing objectives by supporting supplier
selection, pricing and contract structures, and post-aware
implementation activities, while ensuring compliance with all
applicable Federal, State, SUNY, Research Foundation (RF), and
University policies and regulations.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities include,
but are not limited to:
- 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.
Collaborate 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.
Learn more:
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research
Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to
an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability
status.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
with 2 years procurement experience. A combination of education and
experience will be considered.
- Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement
skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and e-procurement systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 or more years' experience managing RFx processes and contract
negotiations.
- Advance degree in Business related studies or certification
(e.g., CPSM, CPPB, CPPO).
- Experience in higher education or NYS agency procrement.
- Familiarity with Jaggaer or similar source-to-pay
platforms.
- Demonstration success in strategic sourcing and category
management.
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$57,000
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: 09/04/2026
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: 09/28/2026
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