Job Vacancies

Associate Director of Purchasing and Accounts Payable

Date:  December 14, 2007

Deadline:  Until Filled

Department:  Purchasing

Description:  SUNY Purchase is currently seeking candidates for supervision of the Purchasing and Accounts Payable Office.  The selected applicant will supervise a staff of 13 in the day-to-day operations of Purchasing and Accounts Payable including petty cash system, oversee internal operating procedures, conduct internal audits, receipt and payment of purchases and responsible for contractual services.  Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to acquisition of supplies and equipment, property control, travel, claim recovery, insurance, Corporate Travel and Purchasing Card systems.  Develop and maintain term contracts, catalogues, brochures and copies of office correspondence, requisitions, proposals, purchase requests, and all other official documents required by State law; invitations for bids and submission of proposals to prospective bidders; analysis of bids and select/recommend selection of lowest bidder.

BA in Business or related field with a minimum of 7 years progressive experience preferred.  Excellent computer, analytical and communications skills.  Experience in SUNY, higher education or similar environment a plus.

Salary: $60,000 and excellent benefits.   Purchase is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. When applying include, job code PAP.121407 on subject line and/or letter of application along with resume and three references (with names, phone numbers and email addresses) to:

Aaron Sanders
Affirmative Action Officer
Purchase College

735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577

Fax: 914-251-5977
human.resources@purchase.edu