Lead Procurement Coordinator

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Clemson, SC is seeking a Lead Procurement Coordinator to manage procurement processes, payments, and compliance. You will coordinate Workday-based requisitions, vendor interactions, and CAAC activities, driving accuracy and efficiency in financial operations.

The role emphasizes inventory control, recordkeeping, and adherence to university policies, with responsibilities spanning expenditures, invoicing, and budgeting for multiple departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and experience in accounting, auditing, finance or related areas.
• Experience with procurement and vendor management.
• Ability to manage budgets and expenses.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions and expenses in Workday and manage vouchers and deposits.
• Act as CAAC procurement lead and P-card liaison with departments and vendors.
• Maintain records and inventory using the DAT system and ensure monthly reconciliations.
• Track web invoices and IDOs for internal/external billing.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Vendor communication

Recordkeeping

Budget management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Workday

Concur

DAT inventory system

Job description

Lead Procurement Coordinator

Full Time

JR-10618

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs professional duties in the creation and maintenance of accounting records the verification and documentation of financial transactions or the preparation and management of agency budgets.

JOB DUTIES:

• 45% - Financial Support: Responsible for all recurring and individual expenses on behalf of assigned departments ensuring compliance with State and Clemson University guidelines. Processes requisitions through Workday and manages expense/travel requests in concur/Workday. Completes faculty, staff, student and non-employee vouchers (general, travel and student awards). Completes all deposits. Serves as primary point of contact for department and vendors for items related to provided financial services. Completes Marketplace applications. Will act as CAAC procurement lead through procurement systems and processes.
• 35% - P-Card Liaison: Responsible for managing and verifying transaction on personal P-Card incompliance with University Policy, including uploading receipts, and ensuring the Worktags are correct. Reviews verifications of P-cards associated with assigned departments to ensure all College P-cards are in compliance. This includes checking for receipts, approval for expenses, Worktags. Communicates with staff and faculty when non-compliance issues arise. Will act as p-card lead holder for CAAC and work closely with the central procurement office.
• 10% - Department Support and Records Management: Ensures all members of department are notified of procurement changes/updates. Assists faculty and staff with purchasing questions, training on systems and processes as needed. Ensures all current backup is loaded on the share drive and reconciled monthly by department. Reviews the university records management policies and follows protocol on financial record keeping as needed. Manages and maintains the DAT inventory system for assigned departments and acts as the CAAC lead for inventory questions and processes to ensure compliance.
• 10% - Web Invoices/IDOs: Tracks and completes web invoices for external billing and IDOs for internal billing mechanisms for assigned departments through Workday. May confer with internal and external customers for data confirmation.

JOB CODE:

AD22

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Regular FTE Staff

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and professional experience in a related area such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides input into the budgeting process, and manages fund allocation over $500,000.00

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: % Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: % Recognize or inspect visually: % Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: %

WORKING CONDITIONS:

None: %

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

50,000.00 - 55,000.00

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

September 13, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and training that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference:

South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.