Coordinator, Purchasing - Internal Compliance

Nevada System of Higher Education

54d • $68,063

About The Position

This position will be Open Until Filled. For full consideration, all application related materials should be submitted by 2/17/2026. The Coordinator of Purchasing will provide internal compliance and coordinate the College’s Procurement Card (P-Card) program and will report to the Executive Director of Procurement and Auxiliary Services. This position will work to ensure that the Purchasing Department is in compliance with Federal and State requirements as well as Nevada System of Higher Education and College policies and procedures. The coordinator will perform P-Card transaction reviews and assist the Purchasing Department in identifying areas where internal controls need to be defined or revised and will perform various types of reviews to ensure compliance with process, procedure, policy, and internal controls. In addition will be collaborative, while maintaining objectivity to ensure the best interests of the College are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years related professional experience.
• Understanding of function and process of a P-Card program.
• Knowledge of various public procurement concepts.
• Knowledge of internal controls and the ability to analyze and apply.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues related to a P-Card program.
• Strong customer support skills.
• Knowledge of NRS and NSHE policy as it relates to purchasing.
• Ability to collaborate and build consensus with college departments and leadership.
• Fundamental knowledge of internal college ledger accounts (e.g., encumbrances, obligated amounts, state v non-state funds, etc.).
• Familiarity with an e-procurement system.
• Ability to use existing databases and to ensure data integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals in a manner that contributes to building and maintaining an effective and cohesive work team.
• Strong risk assessment, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with a variety of constituents.
• Excellent organizational skills under time sensitive conditions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Experience extracting, organizing, analyzing, and reporting data.
• Experience working in financial ERP systems, such as Workday.
• Ability to conduct training sessions.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CFE, or CISA.
• Experience in auditing and/or financial compliance.
• Experience in procurement related and/or accounts payable and receivable activities (e.g., administering solicitations, issuing purchase orders, contract administration, and review, reconciling ledger accounts, monitoring expenses, running reports, etc.).
• Experience in a higher education environment.
• Familiarity with procurement card programs and merchant category codes (MCCs).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Banner, Workday).

Responsibilities

• Provide internal compliance for the Purchasing Department.
• Coordinate the College’s Procurement Card (P-Card) program.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State requirements as well as Nevada System of Higher Education and College policies and procedures.
• Perform P-Card transaction reviews.
• Assist the Purchasing Department in identifying areas where internal controls need to be defined or revised.
• Perform various types of reviews to ensure compliance with process, procedure, policy, and internal controls.
• Collaborate while maintaining objectivity to ensure the best interests of the College are met.

Benefits

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time-off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees