Procurement Card Program Manager

ETSU•Johnson City, TN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This role reports directly to the Director of Accounts Payable and is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the operation and administration of all purchasing card (Procard) processes at East Tennessee State University (ETSU). The position ensures compliance with Procard policies, supervises the Procard Coordinator, and maintains proper oversight and internal controls over Procard purchasing activities. The role also includes driving initiatives to enhance the efficiency of Procard operations, overseeing the integration of bank transactions into the university’s ERP system, and managing university-wide training sessions and materials related to Procard usage. Additionally, this position involves collaborating with various business units, support teams, and departments to address system enhancements and resolve production issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration required.
Experience working with bank, procurement, and tax functions.
Knowledge of University purchasing policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Procard Bank
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Proficient with Excel.
Ability to generate monthly reporting, reconciliations and analysis for management.
Ability to supervise Procard Department staff.
Ability to effectively communicate orally, verbally and in writing.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to use on-line Bank system and on-line credit card system.
Ability to use university’s ERP systems.
Ability to work with diverse employees and customers in a professional manner.
Skill in using personal computers, copiers, fax machines and other office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Higher Education setting or a larger corporate setting.
Experience working with Accounting and T&E (Procard) Programs (3+ years).
Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Planning, organizing, and managing the operation and administration of all purchasing card (Procard) processes.
Ensuring compliance with Procard policies.
Supervising the Procard Coordinator.
Maintaining proper oversight and internal controls over Procard purchasing activities.
Driving initiatives to enhance the efficiency of Procard operations.
Overseeing the integration of bank transactions into the university’s ERP system.
Managing university-wide training sessions and materials related to Procard usage.
Collaborating with various business units, support teams, and departments to address system enhancements and resolve production issues.