P-Card Program Coordinator

Position Summary

The Procurement Specialist serves a critical role in achieving the University’s tripartite mission of teaching, research, and public service. In addition the Procurement Specialist, as a part of Finance and Administration, works to provide exceptional service and stewardship of the University’s financial, human, and physical resources.

To carry out these missions, the Procurement Specialist specializing in the P-Card arena serves as a coordinator that provides administrative, operational direction, and oversight for UGA’s P-Card Program. Serves as first point of contact for P-Card matters. UGA’s P-Card program is approved for 868 P-Cards and each card has a Cardholder, Approver 1, Approver 2, and occasionally a Reconciler. This position will have or obtain a Georgia Certified Purchasing Card Associate certification (GCPCA) and this certification will be renewed every 5 years. Performance of these duties requires knowledge and understanding of State, Regents, and University purchasing policy and procedure, along with the State’s Purchasing Card Program, more specifically.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.
• Enthusiastic engagement in partnering with stakeholders to achieve mutual success.
• Active thinking, analysis, problem solving, and evaluation to develop and execute plans.
• Initiative and independent judgment.
• A high level of commitment to supporting the University community.