Purchasing Assistant

  • Syracuse
  • Management & Professional
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Jul 8 2025
  • CG-OR Materials
  • State of New York
  • TH Staff Assistant 2, NSSL1
  • 85602
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Job Summary: Under direction of Purchase Associate, responsible for order placement of products, non-capital equipment and repairs for Perioperative departments. Work closely with clinical staff and Purchase Associate in determining departmental needs and objectives in regard to materials acquisition. Places and tracks orders, maintains and replenishes surgical inventory through manual/visual and database tracking; work closely with vendors and surgical teams to ensure par levels, continuous product flow and substitutions in the event of unavailability. Functions as a liaison between clinical staff and vendors to obtain product information and pricing. Maintains accurate records; provides database management: reconciles transactions or discrepancies with Hospital Purchasing and Accounts Payable. Assist with Value Analysis Programs, QI initiatives and special projects.   Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree and two years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus excellent written/oral communication, analytical and computer skills. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Purchasing and/or materials management experience, familiarity with Microsoft 365 suite, business objects and tableau preferred.

Work Days:

M-F 7am-3:30pm occasional overtime based on operational needs

Message to Applicants:   Recruitment  Office: Human Resources Department Executive Order: 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 Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.              

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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