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Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission · 1 month ago

Corporate Purchase Card Administrator (15258,Grade 28)

Greenbelt, MD

Part-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$108K/yr - $216K/yr

4+ years exp

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission is currently seeking a highly motivated, customer service-oriented team player to serve as 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, ensuring compliance and providing support and training to cardholders across all departments.

Government

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 complying 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 conducting regular training in the appropriate use of the purchase card

Monitor purchase card transactions daily to ensure users' compliance with to the Commission’s purchase card policy

Contact cardholders and approving officials with questions or issues regarding card usage and making 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; corresponding 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

Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to issuing informal and formal competitive solicitations in accordance with the Commission’s purchasing practices and procedures

Qualification

Public sector procurementPurchase card program managementStrategic sourcingData analyticsTechnical supportCustomer serviceTraining skillsCompliance knowledgeAudit compliancePublic sector travel programProfessional certificationsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingLeadership

Required

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

Preferred

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)