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Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago

Athletics Purchasing Officer

Binghamton, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$29K/yr - $29K/yr

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the SUNY system, seeking an Athletics Purchasing Officer. The role involves managing the procurement of athletic apparel, equipment, and footwear for the university's varsity athletic programs, ensuring all orders are confirmed and documented appropriately.

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Responsibilities

Serves as the Division's primary purchasing agent for athletic apparel, equipment and footwear

Works directly with Head Coaches (or designated Assistant Coaches) and/or Staff, along with the Procurement Coordinator, to confirm and finalize all athletic apparel, equipment and footwear orders, including submission of the electronic Purchasing, Payables & Reimbursement (PPR) Form to document appropriate approvals

Places athletic apparel, equipment and footwear orders with the Division of Athletics' primary equipment vendor. Places any orders with secondary vendors when applicable

Maintains documentation related to ordering

Updates Equipment Ordering spreadsheet/Google document regularly, along with several other spreadsheets

Informs applicable staff when items are received, indicating further communication from the Equipment & Issue Room staff is forthcoming for delivery/distribution instructions

Confirms receipt of items to the Athletics Finance Office for payment purposes, by matching up invoices with Receiving Reports for items

Assists Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Financial Operations with monthly and quarterly Athletics Financial Operations reporting

Will have in-game responsibilities for selected sports on game nights