Procurement Coordinator

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 paid vacation days

15 paid sick days

13 paid holidays (including anextended

Job summary

University of South Carolina is seeking a Procurement Coordinator within the Division of Student Affairs to manage goods and services, ensuring transactions comply with university, state, and federal policies. You will prepare, submit, and reconcile requests and manage financial systems for proper funding.

You will handle purchase requisitions, reimbursements, journal entries, travel and PCard transactions, maintain files, and support a shared services model to meet division needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with procurement policies and practices.
• Detail-oriented with ability to identify process improvements.
• Strong data review and customer service skills.
• Preference for USC/state procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial accounts, revenue, and expenditures for goods and services procured.
• Maintain knowledge of and ensure all procurement transactions adhere to university and state purchasing policies.
• Process purchase requisitions, reimbursements, journal entries, travel, and purchasing card transactions.
• Maintain purchasing files and ensure timely receipt and payment of purchases.
• Operate within a shared services model to support divisional procurement needs.
• Work within the divisional finance ticketing system to ensure the timely processing of requests.

Skills

Procurement policies

Data analysis

Customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Procurement Coordinator

Department: SAAS Finance

Advertised Salary Range:

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

Procurement Coordinator- Do you have experience with procurement policies and practices?- Are you detail-oriented, motivated, and enjoy finding opportunities for process improvement?- Do you enjoy working with data and reviewing transactions for accuracy?- Can you provide excellent customer service and diligent follow-up?

The Procurement Coordinator for the Division of Student Affairs specializes in the procurement of goods and services for the departments within the division, ensuring all transactions are accurate, compliant, and aligned with university, state, and federal policies. This position prepares, submits, and reconciles procurement requests; verifies and documents accounting transactions; and manages financial systems for the proper collection and distribution of funds.

Primary Duties

• Manage financial accounts, revenue, and expenditures for goods and services procured.
• Maintain knowledge of and ensure all procurement transactions adhere to university and state purchasing policies.
• Process purchase requisitions, reimbursements, journal entries, travel, and purchasing card transactions.
• Maintain purchasing files and ensure timely receipt and payment of purchases.
• Operate within a shared services model to support divisional procurement needs.
• Work within the divisional finance ticketing system to ensure the timely processing of requests.

Perks

Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!

• 15 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• An engaging and collaborative environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of accounting, auditing, banking, budgeting, financial management, investment principles, and state government fiscal and accounting processes.
• Familiarity with state laws and regulations governing university finances, public utility organizational and capital structures, and financing methods for major utility expansions.
• Proficiency in financial statement analysis, mathematical concepts, account reconciliation, fiscal reporting, state procurement practices, and general office procedures.
• Experience with university receipting and accounts receivable systems, including PeopleSoft, as well as reporting tools and ledger generation.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, records, and reports accurately, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to serve effectively as a liaison with internal and external departments and agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in USC and/or state procurement policies

Job Close Date09/30/2026

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.je-c128e6c03eb94b34a5b5c343c81b74c1