Purchasing Associate
Location
Schenectady, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 07, 2026
The Purchasing Associate is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day order process for equipment, supplies and services. Ensures the needs of the facility are purchased so that business can run efficiently.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
+ Education: High School Diploma required. Associate’s Degree preferred.
+ Experience: 2 years of purchasing experience required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and experience creating spreadsheets for analyzing information.
+ Certification: n/a.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:
+ Generates purchase orders ensuring orders are complete, valid and approved in a timely manner. Expedites orders as needed utilizing department resources ex, EDI, AutoFax, Online requisitions, etc.
+ Confirms price, quantity, specifications and delivery date of each order, and contacts vendor for all order...
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
+ Education: High School Diploma required. Associate’s Degree preferred.
+ Experience: 2 years of purchasing experience required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and experience creating spreadsheets for analyzing information.
+ Certification: n/a.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:
+ Generates purchase orders ensuring orders are complete, valid and approved in a timely manner. Expedites orders as needed utilizing department resources ex, EDI, AutoFax, Online requisitions, etc.
+ Confirms price, quantity, specifications and delivery date of each order, and contacts vendor for all order...