Procurement Lead jobs in United States
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Inside Higher Ed · 4 days ago

Procurement Lead

positionColumbia, SC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$54K/yr - $81K/yr

The University of South Carolina is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through its educational institutions. The Procurement Team Lead is responsible for guiding daily procurement operations, mentoring team members, and ensuring efficient procurement practices.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert, guiding daily procurement operations and mentoring members on their team
Provide specialized expertise in one of three focus areas: Travel, Contracts, or Vendor Relations—offering training, policy guidance, and effective problem-solving support
Perform all routine functions of procurement for any divisional unit needs as a member of the division finance team

Qualification

Procurement operationsFinancial managementAccounting principlesAdvanced Excel skillsFinancial statement analysisMathematical conceptsProblem-solving supportEffective communication

Required

Experience in USC and/or state procurement policies
Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting, auditing, banking, budgeting, financial management or investment
Knowledge of state government fiscal and accounting processes
Knowledge of the organization and capital structure of public utilities and of the methods and procedures used in the financing of major extensions to utilities operations
Knowledge of office practices and procedures
Knowledge of state laws and regulations pertaining to university finances
Knowledge of financial statement analysis
Ability to proficiently apply mathematical concepts
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, records and reports
Knowledge of the University receipting system and accounts receivable – PeopleSoft
Knowledge of accounting and business practices in relation to state procurement and fiscal reporting
The ability to balance and reconcile accounts
Act as a liaison with internal and external departments and agencies
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to read and understand reporting tools and generate ledgers
Advanced excel skills

Company

Inside Higher Ed

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Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.insidehighered.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
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2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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