Assistant Purchasing Associate

Location: Oswego, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Thu Nov 20 2025 Job Description:

Description of Department: The primary function of the Purchasing Department is the procurement of goods and services required by the College to fulfill its mission in education, research, economic and cultural/ social development. Through effective communication, both internal and external, the Purchasing Department strives to provide for the varied needs of the campus community while staying within the laws and regulations of the New York State Office of the State Comptroller, the New York State Office of General Services and the State University of New York. This involves a balance between efficient and timely service to our customers and providing an environment of good sound business controls to protect the assets of SUNY Oswego.

The Department of Purchasing at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a full time Assistant Purchasing Associate position. This is a position leading to the Purchasing Associate position

Posting Date: November 20, 2025

Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Compensation: Salary level ( , commensurate with qualifications and experience plus full New York State benefits package.

Benefit Information: The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. This is a United University Professions (UUP) position. Click here ( for more information on benefits for full-time United University Professions (UUP) professional staff.

Date of Appointment: As soon as possible.

Description of Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Purchasing Associate, the Assistant Purchasing Associate is responsible to carry out procurement functions by assisting the organizing, directing and implementation of the College purchasing program in order to provide equipment, materials and services efficiently and economically. Must comply with all federal, state and University requirements and sound business practices. Will work with the Internal Control committees to assure Internal Control program meets SUNY requirements. The Assistant Purchasing Associate will assist the Minority and Women Owned Business Program Coordinator and ensure that Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises are included in competitive quotations and/or sealed bids where possible and meeting goals set forth by the University of the State of New York.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in supervising staff

• Provide training in purchasing office practices, policies and procedures

• Purchasing equipment, supplies and services including service contracts, construction and capital equipment

• Management and oversight of College procurement-card program

The Assistant Purchasing Associate interacts with all levels of College administration, faculty and staff as well as vendors, SUNY System Administration, and Offices of the NYS Attorney General, General Services and NYS Comptroller.

In addition, this position will be expected to possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with an increasingly diverse array of students and colleagues.

SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan ( . As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• 1 year experience in the purchasing or related field or working for SUNY

• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience within a Purchasing Department that includes drafting contracts, request for proposal (RFP) development and bidding, vendor negotiations, and processing purchase orders

• 3 years' experience in governmental procurement environment, preferably in the State University of New York (SUNY), City University of New York (CUNY) or other New York State agency

• Public Purchasing Officer Certification (CPPO)

• An understanding knowledge of items and services available from state contracts and all preferred sources (i.e.: Dept. of Correctional Services, Industries for the Disabled, etc.)

• Applied knowledge of procurement policies and procedure related to electronic purchasing systems, New York State Procurement card program, New York State procurement regulations and SUNY Construction Fund Guidelines

• 2-3 years supervisory experience

At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan ( .

As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)

Additional Information:

Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please click here ( to see our full non-discrimination policy.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to Dr. Starr Wheeler, ADA/504 Compliance Officer at [email protected] or 315-312-3872

For Campus Safety information, please click here ( to see the Annual Security and Fire Report (Clery).

SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus. Click here ( smoke\ free\ policy\ final.pdf) for further policy details, including education and cessation resources.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].

Search Chair:

Megan Crouse, [email protected]

Visa sponsorship not available for this position.