Athletics Purchasing Officer

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Department:

Athletics

Locations:

Binghamton, NY

Posted:

Dec 17, 2025

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time

Ref. No.:

07828

Position ID:

195739

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About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget title:  Instructional Support Associate (SL-2)

Salary:  $29,230 (60% of full-time)

Binghamton University, a NCAA Division I institution, member of the America East Conference, is seeking an Athletics Purchasing Officer (APO).  As a member of the athletics support staff, the Athletics Purchasing Officer reports directly to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Financial Operations.  The APO manages all aspects of procuring athletic apparel, equipment and footwear for all 21 varsity athletic programs and support areas.

• 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.

Athletics Financial Operations Duties

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

Game Day Staff

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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Effective communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Able and willing to work nights and weekends

Preferred:

• Master's degree
• Familiarity with software ordering/tracking/inventory systems
• Purchasing work experience
• Experience with replay software and the game day atmosphere

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.  Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

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

Payroll information can be found on our website http://www.binghamton.edu/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates.  This requirement extends to employment and admission.  Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).  Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange:  http://binghamton.interviewexchange.c...

Internal Applications by: 

External Applications:  open until filled.

Please submit:
- Resume
- Cover letter and
- Contact information for three professional references.

You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.c....

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