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Buyer - Purchasing - Full Time

State of South Carolina

**Procurement Coordinator** - SAAS Finance, Full Time

About the University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina system serves more than 50,000 students across its eight institutions and 20 locations. It emphasizes service, building healthier, more educated communities throughout the state.

Job Summary
The Procurement Coordinator in the Division of Student Affairs is responsible for procuring goods and services, ensuring all transactions are accurate, compliant, and aligned with university, state, and federal policies. The role manages procurement requests, verifies accounting transactions, and oversees financial systems for proper fund collection and distribution.

Primary Duties

Manage financial accounts, revenue, and expenditures for procured goods and services.

Maintain knowledge of and enforce 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.

Use the divisional finance ticketing system to process requests promptly.

Benefits

Competitive salary with a robust benefits package.

15 paid vacation days.

15 paid sick days.

13 paid holidays, including an extended December holiday.

Engaging and collaborative work environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of accounting, auditing, banking, budgeting, and financial management principles.

Knowledge of state government fiscal and accounting processes.

Understanding of public utilities’ organization and financing of major extensions.

Familiarity with office practices and procedures.

Knowledge of state laws and regulations pertaining to university finances.

Financial statement analysis skills.

Proficiency with mathematical concepts and analytical skills.

Ability to balance and reconcile accounts.

Act as a liaison with internal and external departments and agencies.

Effective communication skills.

Capability to read and understand reporting tools and generate ledgers.

Advanced Excel skills.

Knowledge of the University receipting system and PeopleSoft accounts receivable.

Knowledge of accounting and business practices in relation to state procurement and fiscal reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with USC and/or state procurement policies.

Job Close Date: 06/15/2026

EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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