Strategic Procurement & Travel Manager

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for the Program Manager, Procurement and Travel at the Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS). This role provides professional administrative support to procurement and travel operations across the institute, ensuring compliance and efficient service.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with technical and business teams, and serve as subject matter expert on travel and procurement, including state and federal funding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 3 years of professional procurement experience; 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 university, state, and federal policies.
• Working with staff to maintain excellent customer service regarding 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, timely, and communicated to stakeholders.
• Training new coordinators in procurement and travel work.

Skills

Procurement policies

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Multi-project management

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Concur

Workday

Job description

The University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for the Program Manager, Procurement and Travel at the Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS). This role provides professional administrative support to procurement and travel operations across the institute, ensuring compliance and efficient service.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with technical and business teams, and serve as subject matter expert on travel and procurement, including state and federal funding