Corporate Procurement Specialist III I15258,Grade 28)

The Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission • Riverdale Park, MD

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About The Position

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission (Commission), a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner, is currently seeking a highly motivated, customer service-oriented team player to serve the Commission's Purchase Card Administrator. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Commission's Purchase Card Program, which is currently comprised of approximately 275 cardholders and their approvers and supervisors, accounting for approximately $18 million of the Commission's annual spend. They will ensure overall compliance by establishing and maintaining metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the purchase card program, identifying both outcomes and deficiencies. The candidate will also provide technical support, communicate effectively, and offer training to individuals at all levels within the Commission across all departments. This is a highly visible and responsible position due to the dynamic nature and complexity involved, and will provide an exciting career opportunity for the successful candidate.

Requirements

• Experience with managing and administering a public sector purchase card program.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public sector procurement.
• Knowledge of principles of total cost analysis, strategic sourcing and supply base analysis.
• Experience with managing and administering a public sector travel program.
• Experience working within regulations governing public sector procurement activities and ability to interpret and apply related standards.
• Professional certifications from a recognized Purchasing Association such as CPCP (Certified Purchasing Card Professional), CPPB (Certified Professional Public Buyer), CPPO (Certified Public Purchasing Officer), or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management).
• Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing, Business or Public Administration or any related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement and contracting that includes substantive work in the range of duties in this class specification.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which total 8 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance regarding purchase card and procurement policies, processes and procedures to Commission departments.
• Ensure that cardholders and approving Officials adhere to the Commission's purchase card policy.
• Actively and regularly review the Commission's purchase card policy and recommend changes and updates as appropriate.
• Create and maintain comprehensive purchase card files, and fully comply with any audit requests.
• Coordinate new card requests, relinquishments, and special requests.
• Ensure that individuals nominated for new cards have the requisite background to hold a purchase card.
• Train new cardholders and approving officials on proper procedures and conduct regular training in the appropriate use of the purchase card.
• Monitor purchase card transactions daily to ensure users' compliance with the Commission's purchase card policy.
• Contact cardholders and approving officials with questions or issues regarding card usage and make appropriate recommendations.
• Provide technical assistance to cardholders, approving officials, and their supervisors to facilitate appropriate oversight approvals and clearances.
• Identify challenges and solutions on the purchase card; correspond with management for rapid resolution.
• Identify strategic sourcing opportunities for the Commission based on the purchase card program spend and data analytics.
• Respond to FOIA requests, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including issuing informal and formal competitive solicitations in accordance with the Commission's purchasing practices and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree