Location: Oneonta, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Wed Oct 30 2024 Job Description:

Exciting new initiatives in an advanced procurement management system has made room for a Procurement Systems Analyst in SUNY Oneonta's Office of Business Services. The Analyst will assist in analyzing current data and developing new processes for the implementation. This position will act as one of the projects leads and will be responsible for managing and optimizing the procurement system and processes. This role involves analyzing procurement data, implementing system improvements, and ensuring the effective use of procurement technology. The Analyst will work closely with University staff, SUNY partners, and software vendors to ensure optimum system functionality and to streamline procurement operations.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team, committed to serving the members of the University community, our students, and their families.

To learn more about the University and the Office of Procurement and Travel, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu and https://suny.oneonta.edu/procurement-and-travel

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Review current procurement processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies and propose potential improvements

• Collaborate with stakeholders on integrating new procurement systems with other existing business systems

• Test new features, upgrades, and integrations to ensure they meet business requirements and function correctly

• Provide support and training to end users on procurement systems and processes

• Gather and analyze procurement data to ensure compliance with procurement policies and identify opportunities for strengthening processes

• Develop and generate regular and ad-hoc reports on procurement activities, performance metrics, and system usage to be used for decision making purposes

• Contribute to the overall support of the Procurement Office including office coverage, customer service, data entry, record keeping, trainings, document review, and fiscal year end/start operations

Salary: $55,151. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• Two years of professional work experience

• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization

• Strong Customer service experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with procurement software

• Experience with project management principles and tools is a plus

• Experience with NYS and SUNY Procurement policies and procedures

• Experience working with or serving diverse populations.

  Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

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 NYS Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle