Procurement & Travel Programs Lead

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS) at the University of Maryland seeks a Program Manager, Procurement and Travel to oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with university policies, and provide excellent service to researchers.

You will lead procurement and travel tasks, supervise staff, and act as a subject matter expert on state and federal funding sources, with Concur/Workday experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of professional procurement experience.
• One (1) year leading or supervising professional staff.
• Additional work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis up to four years.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and honing institute procedures to ensure efficient operations and compliance with policies, procedures, and laws.
• Collaborating with technical and business staff to maintain excellent customer service for travel and procurement.
• Managing effort of multiple staff members who contribute to procurement and travel tasks.
• Serving as the subject matter expert on travel and procurement for state and federal funding sources.
• Ensuring travel and procurement tasks are executed correctly and timely, keeping internal and external customers informed.
• Training new coordinators in procurement and travel work.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Oral & written communication

MS Office

Google Suite

Multi-project management

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Concur

Workday

Job description

The Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS) at the University of Maryland seeks a Program Manager, Procurement and Travel to oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with university policies, and provide excellent service to researchers.

You will lead procurement and travel tasks, supervise staff, and act as a subject matter expert on state and federal funding sources, with Concur/Workday experience preferred.