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Senior Sourcing Specialist, Purchasing and Contract Services

Position Number: 9903011
Location: Buffalo, United States
Position Type: Other Administrative Positions

Senior Sourcing Specialist, Purchasing and Contract Services

Position Information

Position Title: Senior Sourcing Specialist, Purchasing and Contract Services
Department: Purchasing and Contract Services
Posting Link: <a href=""https://apptrkr.com/9903011"">https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64926
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Purchasing and Contract Services department at the University at Buffalo seeks a Senior Sourcing Specialist to support and execute strategic sourcing initiatives across campus. The Senior Sourcing Specialist will leverage Jaggaer's Source-to-Pay system to manage the full RFx lifecycle, develop category strategies, and drive supplier engagement and performance, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, SUNY, Research Foundation (RF), and UB standards and regulations. This position is critical to UB's transformation of procurement into a strategic function that delivers value, mitigates risk, and supports research and operational excellence.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
In this position, the Senior Sourcing Specialist performs a variety of duties, including but not limited to:

Lead sourcing strategy development for various categories. Analyze spend, usage, and market trends to inform sourcing decisions and identify opportunities for valuecreation.
Utilize the Jaggaer system to manage RFx processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP, IFB) and manage the supplier lifecycle. Work to educate campus departments on procurement policies, Jaggaer functionality and strategic sourcing practices.
Deliver cost savings through strategic sourcing, cost avoidance, and supplier negotiations. Ensure adherence to all applicable State, SUNY, UB and Research Foundation procurement regulations and guidelines.
Draft, negotiate, and execute complex contracts and agreements.
Collaborate with legal counsel and SUNY representatives to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across research, academic departments, operations, and administration.
Engage in proactive supplier relationship management for key suppliers across categories and promote supplier diversity and local business inclusion in all sourcing activities.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit -- all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field with 2 years of responsible experience.
Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and e-procurement systems.

Preferred Qualifications

1 or more years experience managing RFx processes and contract negotiatiions.
Advanced degree in Business related Studies or certification (e.g., CPSM, CPPO).
Experience in higher education or NYS agency procurement.
Familiarity with Jaggaer or similar procure-to-pay platforms.
Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing and category management.

Physical Demands

Salary Range
$60,245 - $65,000

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: 10/16/2026
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: 12/14/2026