Buyer – Procurement Specialist

About the role

The Buyer will support the purchasing needs of Stony Brook University researchers, faculty, and staff. This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills to negotiate with suppliers and collaborate with internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate, execute, and administer routine and complex commodity purchases using IFB and RFP processes.
• Leverage NYS OGS contracts and evaluate/select suppliers.
• Build relationships with campus departments to translate needs into clear specifications for competitive bidding.
• Negotiate contracts using SBU/SUNY templates and achieve pricing objectives.
• Coordinate purchase orders and blanket purchase orders with campus departments, ensuring timely processing.
• Maintain compliance with Federal, State, SUNY, and university policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) or four years of related experience.
• At least two years of full‑time procurement experience.
• Excellent writing, reading, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and customer‑service focus.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Jaggaer (e‑procurement system)
• Ariba (e‑procurement system)
• Coupa (e‑procurement system)