Randstad is currently seeking a qualified Temporary Buyer to join the Procurement Department at Stony Brook University. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide critical operational support to a dynamic university team while a permanent staff member is away serving on military leave. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and ready to hit the ground running, we want to hear from you!
salary: $18 - $20 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
education: No Degree Required
Responsibilities
As a Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in the university's daily operations by managing the end-to-end purchasing workflow:
- Procurement Management: Review and process purchase orders for goods and services utilizing Wolmart (Jaggaer), the University's e-procurement system.
- Vendor Relations: Request quotes, negotiate competitive pricing on various commodities, and resolve issues regarding backorders, returns, and damages.
- Compliance & Accounting: Ensure all orders meet Campus, State, and Research Foundation policies while partnering with Accounts Payable to resolve pricing inquiries.
- Data Analysis: Analyze requisitions to determine correct expenditure types and assist management with data gathering for strategic decisions.
Skills
- Purchasing/Procurement
- Buyer
- Vendor Relations
- Compliance
- Accounting Coursework
- Accounts Payable
- Data Analyst
- NEGOTIATIONS
- Data Entry
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 2 years
- Experience level: Experienced
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
