Business Manager - UBA/Facilities

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University in Tallahassee seeks a Business Manager for UBA/Facilities to lead procurement and P-Card processes, collaborate with facilities leadership, and ensure compliance with state rules. The role also covers contract management, reporting, and staff supervision.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and bring strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental procurement functions and assist with complex requisitions.
• Coordinate with Facilities staff and Central Procurement to improve processes and compliance.
• Review and approve departmental requisitions for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Oversee P-Card processes to ensure transactions are for official state business.
• Develop reports on purchasing status and perform fiscal audits.
• Supervise procurement staff and drive best practices.
• Serve as Contracts Manager, overseeing contract entry and approvals.

Skills

Procurement management

P-Card management

Contract management

Vendor relations

Reporting & analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Business Manager - UBA/Facilities

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 63383

Department

University Business Administrators - Facilities

Responsibilities

Responsible for management of procurement activities, P-Card processes and Procurement Contract Manager for the University Business Administrators at Facilities.

• Manages the departmental procurement functions for FSU Facilities. Serves as primary contact for Facilities staff to assist with complex requisition needs and returns. Analyzes purchasing requests and determines the best method of procurement and which supporting documents are required prior to purchase. Responsible for communicating procurement process and policy changes.
• Works closely with Facilities operational staff and leadership. Recommends, interprets, and implements fiscal and accounting administrative policies and procedures. Provides regular status updates and reports to Facilities management, makes recommendations to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance of Facilities. Serves as primary Facilities liaison with Central Procurement Services and Controller’s Office to address and resolve any concerns or impediments related to operational effectiveness and efficient requisition processing.
• Works closely with Central Procurement staff in pursuit of improved processes, planning, problem resolution, and enhanced efficiencies as opportunities may arise. Reviews and approves departmental requisitions for accuracy and compliance following State and University accounting, fiscal, and procurement regulations, standards, and guidelines.
• Manages the P-Card processes for Facilities Departments. Ensures that standardized University policies and procedures are followed and that each transaction is for official state business. Develops and documents internal control procedures that ensure PCard usage is consistent with the university P-Card manual and develops guidelines for distribution to cardholders. Ensures that mutually defined and agreed upon services are provided. As a high transaction limit P-Card Holder, will be called upon for purchases on an "as needed" basis or sometimes at the suggestion of Procurement Services.
• Develops, maintains, and compiles reports pertaining to the status of the purchasing of goods and services. Provides data for cost and budgetary studies and trend review. Utilizes AIM and OMNI queries and reports, closely monitoring, analyzing, verifying, and performing frequent fiscal audits and reviews of requisitions to ensure internal controls are adequate and followed.
• Responsible for monitoring of Purchase Orders and encumbrance balances monthly, ensuring the procurement obligations are accurate and that purchase orders are closed on a timely basis. Timely researches and resolves any discrepancies. Works with Facilities directors and supervisors, ensuring service-based purchase orders are properly managed, including service dates and amounts.
• Responsible for the supervision, hiring, development, training, and evaluations for UBA procurement staff within Facilities. Responsible for providing leadership and direction of best practices by interpreting, monitoring, and analyzing information regarding operating policies and procedures. Manages, updates, and documents processes and procedures of staff to accomplish job duties and tasks.
• Serves as the department's Contract Manager, coordinating contract administration activities including ensuring purchases and or services meet procurement guidelines. Responsible for contract entry, document management, workflow tracking, and communication with stakeholders throughout the review and approval process. Monitors the executed contract and ensures it is being fulfilled properly.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.)

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be highly organized, capable of accurate data entry, and able to balance a variety of responsibilities while maintaining a commitment to quality and professionalism.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.