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Procurement Card Coordinator

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Number: 101396
Title: Coordinator
Functional Title: Procurement Card Coordinator
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.00
Unit: VPA-Procurement & Business Services-AVP Administration
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The University of Maryland is looking for a dynamic individual to join the Procurement & Strategic Sourcing team. The Procurement Card Coordinator will manage monthly State audit of purchasing card transactions accurately and completely. Educate customers on the proper use of the purchasing card, policy information, changes to procedures and understand the purchasing card program at a full programmatic level. Manage and perform purchasing card training sessions by developing and presenting training materials professionally.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: 
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.


Experience:
  • Two years progressively responsible experience in a combination of budgeting, accounting and procurement.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • High degree of attention to detail and deadlines.
  • Highly organized to prioritize and manage a high volume and variety of daily tasks.
  • Exceptional communication and customer service standards, excellent problem solving skills, collaborative and able to interact effectively with internal and external customers.
  • Ability to work successfully in a face-paced, multi-tasked environment, think proactively and work independently and in a team environment.
  • Proficient in use of MS Office applications.
  • Dependable and able to manage confidential data with discretion and tact.
  • Strong analytical skills.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.
  • Knowledge of University of Maryland Policies & Procedures for Purchasing Cards & Procurement.
  • Ability to explain the value of a purchasing card program in a Procurement organization
  • Ability to use independent judgment to make business decisions.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills.
  • Able to understand basis principles of Purchasing.
  • Prior knowledge of Delegated Procurement.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Normal office environment with extensive computer use. Must be able to clearly read computer screen for extended periods and maintain significant fine finger dexterity for keyboarding. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling common office items such as supplies, files and documented materials.
Posting Date: 04/25/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 05/08/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References (no emails sent from system)
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