Procurement Coordinator

Procurement Coordinator

Procurement Coordinator for the Division of Student Affairs specializes in the procurement of goods and services for the departments within the division, ensuring all transactions are accurate, compliant, and aligned with university, state, and federal policies. This position prepares, submits, and reconciles procurement requests; verifies and documents accounting transactions; and manages financial systems for the proper collection and distribution of funds.

Primary duties include:

• Manage financial accounts, revenue, and expenditures for goods and services procured.
• Maintain knowledge of and ensure all procurement transactions adhere to university and state purchasing policies.
• Process purchase requisitions, reimbursements, journal entries, travel, and purchasing card transactions.
• Maintain purchasing files and ensure timely receipt and payment of purchases.
• Operate within a shared services model to support divisional procurement needs.
• Work within the divisional finance ticketing system to ensure the timely processing of requests.

Perks: Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find! 15 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday), an engaging and collaborative environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 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 office practices and procedures.
• Ability to proficiently apply mathematical concepts.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, records and reports.
• Advanced excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in USC and/or state procurement policies.

Additional Comments:

Job close date 06/15/2026. Special instructions to applicant positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by June 15, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance, Retirement Programs, Paid Tuition, Dependent Scholarships, Annual Leave, Sick Leave, 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday), Paid Parental Leave, Professional Development Opportunities.