Purchasing & Financial Operations Manager

Mississippi State University; College Vista (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, seeks an experienced administrator to oversee the Dean's Office financial and procurement operations. You will supervise purchasing, budgeting, reporting, and compliance, coordinating with departments to ensure timely procurement of supplies and services.

The role requires strong financial management skills, staff leadership, and the ability to design effective processes and controls for continuous improvement and compliance with university policies.

Qualifications

• Level I: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or management. No experience required.
• Level II: Bachelor’s degree plus three years’ financial management and/or accounting experience.
• Level III: Bachelor’s degree plus six years’ financial management and/or accounting experience.
• Substitutions allowed: 18 hours in business with at least two accounting courses.

Responsibilities

• Oversees College purchasing, storeroom, inventory control, and related operations.
• Tracks purchase requests, outstanding orders, vendor payments, and inventory levels.
• Manages budget preparation and control, accounting, and business planning.
• Supervises staff, allocates work, trains, evaluates performance, and resolves issues.
• Develops financial reporting systems and internal controls with university systems.
• Coordinates policies and procedures to ensure efficient unit operation.

Skills

Organizing resources

Foster a cooperative environment

Interpersonal and communication

Customer service principles

Budget management

Hiring procedures

Business management principles

PC skills

BANNER system

Record-keeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business/management

Job description

Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, seeks an experienced administrator to oversee the Dean's Office financial and procurement operations. You will supervise purchasing, budgeting, reporting, and compliance, coordinating with departments to ensure timely procurement of supplies and services.

The role requires strong financial management skills, staff leadership, and the ability to design effective processes and controls for continuous improvement and compliance with university policies.