Strategic Procurement & Travel Manager

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS) at the University of Maryland, College Park, seeks a Program Manager, Procurement and Travel to lead daily operations for travel and procurement programs on campus.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of procurement experience; familiarity with Concur and Workday is preferred. Enthusiastic leadership will support cross-functional teams and ensure timely, compliant processes with federal and state funding streams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and hone institute procedures to ensure efficient operations and compliance with policies.
• Collaborate with technical and business staff to maintain excellent customer service for travel and procurement.
• Manage the effort of multiple staff members contributing to procurement and travel tasks.
• Serve as SME on travel and procurement for state and federal funding sources.
• Ensure tasks are executed correctly, timely, and communications are kept with stakeholders.
• Train new coordinators in procurement and travel work.

Skills

Procurement policies & procedures

Oral & written communication

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Multi-project management

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Concur

Workday

Job description

Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS) at the University of Maryland, College Park, seeks a Program Manager, Procurement and Travel to lead daily operations for travel and procurement programs on campus.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of procurement experience; familiarity with Concur and Workday is preferred. Enthusiastic leadership will support cross-functional teams and ensure timely, compliant processes with federal and state funding streams.