Purchase Associate, Contracts & Procurement
Role Overview
The Purchase Associate provides procurement, contractual, and legal support in the acquisition of goods and services for SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, including its affiliated organizations and corporations.
The incumbent facilitates State procurement processes, reviews and negotiates agreements, supports contract development and administration, and ensures compliance with applicable federal and New York State laws, regulations, policies, and procurement requirements.
The Purchase Associate works collaboratively with University and hospital departments, external vendors, legal representatives, and State oversight agencies to support efficient, compliant, and cost-effective procurement and contracting activities while protecting the University’s operational, financial, and institutional interests.
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Legal Studies, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in procurement, contract administration, contract management, purchasing, or legal support, preferably in a public-sector, healthcare, higher education, or similarly regulated environment.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing, interpreting, and administering contracts, procurement documents, or other contractual agreements.
- Working knowledge of procurement practices, contract administration, and applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze contractual terms, identify compliance concerns, and communicate requirements effectively to departments, vendors, and external agencies.
- Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and meet established deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) Degree from an accredited law school.
- Experience in New York State public-sector procurement, including applicable SUNY procurement policies and State agency approval requirements.
- Experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and administering complex contracts, including healthcare affiliation agreements, managed care agreements, vendor agreements, and other institutional agreements.
- Experience working with legal counsel, government oversight agencies, and external organizations on contract review, negotiation, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience in strategic sourcing methodologies, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiations.
- Experience with capital equipment purchasing, financial analysis, procurement controls, and cost-effective contracting practices.
- Demonstrated project management, implementation, and coordination skills.
- Strong collaborative leadership, customer service, relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience training, developing, or mentoring procurement professionals.
- Proficiency with procurement and contract management systems, including Microsoft Access or similar database applications.
About SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Public SUNY academic medical center providing health education, research, and hospital care to Brooklyn and New York City.
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