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JPL

Purchase Card (P-Card) Administrator

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$21.75 - $29.50/hr

The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and experienced in financial or purchasing environments. Key Responsibilities Program Administration * Manage the organization's P-Card program and ...

Brex

Staff Product Manager, Card

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$240K - $300K/yr

You will shape intelligent purchasing-card experiences for critical vendors and operational workflows. Your scope spans issuance, lifecycle, authorizations, controls, servicing, and economics ...

Brex

Staff Product Manager, Card

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$240K - $300K/yr

You will shape intelligent purchasing-card experiences for critical vendors and operational workflows. Your scope spans issuance, lifecycle, authorizations, controls, servicing, and economics ...

City of Los Banos

Purchasing Manager

Los Banos, CA · On-site

$114K - $146K/yr

Maintains the City's purchasing card system. Monitors developments in the procurement field and recommends improvements to policies and procedures. Develop and update procedural manuals and documents ...

GO RENTALS

Purchasing Specialist

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

$31.25 - $34.61/hr

Manage the reconciliation of purchases and corporate purchasing card statements. * Maintain accurate purchasing documentation, reports, and spreadsheets. * Provide data entry and reporting support ...

Go Rentals

Purchasing Specialist

Newport Beach, CA

$31.25 - $34.61/hr

Manage the reconciliation of purchases and corporate purchasing card statements. * Maintain accurate purchasing documentation, reports, and spreadsheets. * Provide data entry and reporting support ...

City of Chino

Purchasing Manager

Chino, CA

$8.2K - $10K/mo

Provide citywide guidance on procurement methods, thresholds, contract routing, purchasing card compliance, and regulatory requirements. Interpret and apply purchasing laws, policies, municipal code ...

City of Los Banos, CA

Purchasing Manager

Los Banos, CA · On-site

$114K - $146K/yr

Maintains the City's purchasing card system. * Monitors developments in the procurement field and recommends improvements to policies and procedures. * Develop and update procedural manuals and ...

City of Chino, CA

Purchasing Manager

Chino, CA · On-site

$8.2K - $10K/mo

Provide citywide guidance on procurement methods, thresholds, contract routing, purchasing card compliance, and regulatory requirements. * Interpret and apply purchasing laws, policies, municipal ...

Honor Plastics & Molding

Purchasing Officer

Pomona, CA

$25 - $30/hr

Issuing PO to vendors in IQMS, keep track of on- time deliveries, keep score card rating of vendors ... Purchase equipment, coordinate with outside service, send equipment for repairs, search and ...

Honor Plastics & Molding

Purchasing Officer

Pomona, CA · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Issuing PO to vendors in IQMS, keep track of on- time deliveries, keep score card rating of vendors, purchase raw material base on incoming orders and forecasting. * Knowledge of where inventory is ...

Honor Plastics & Molding

Purchasing Officer

Pomona, CA · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Issuing PO to vendors in IQMS, keep track of on- time deliveries, keep score card rating of vendors, purchase raw material base on incoming orders and forecasting. * Knowledge of where inventory is ...

Honor Plastics & Molding

Purchasing Officer

Pomona, CA · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Issuing PO to vendors in IQMS, keep track of on- time deliveries, keep score card rating of vendors ... Purchase equipment, coordinate with outside service, send equipment for repairs, search and ...

DKMRBH Inc.

Revenue Programs Manager

Piedmont, CA · On-site

Manage enterprise purchasing card (P-Card/Corporate Card) programs, including supplier engagement, rebate optimization, compliance, auditing, and program performance. * Administer rebates, incentive ...

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What are the typical responsibilities of a purchasing card administrator in a corporate setting?

As a Purchasing Card Administrator, your main responsibilities include managing the P-Card program, reconciling transactions, monitoring compliance with company policies, and providing training to cardholders. You'll also work closely with procurement, accounts payable, and internal audit teams to review spending patterns and address any discrepancies or potential misuse. The role usually involves data analysis, preparing reports for management, and periodically updating procedures to align with best practices. This position is crucial for streamlining purchasing processes while maintaining strong financial controls.

What is a purchasing card?

A Purchasing Card job involves managing an organization's purchasing card (P-Card) program, which is used for business-related expenses. Responsibilities typically include setting up accounts, monitoring transactions for compliance, reconciling expenses, and ensuring adherence to company policies. Professionals in this role work closely with vendors, employees, and finance teams to streamline procurement processes and prevent fraud or misuse.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the purchasing card position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Purchasing Card (P-Card) Administrator or Coordinator role, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of procurement and finance principles, often supported by a degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with expense management systems, ERP software, and possibly certifications like Certified Purchasing Card Professional (CPCP) are highly beneficial. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and integrity are critical soft skills for navigating policy compliance and building effective relationships with internal stakeholders. These skills are essential for ensuring accurate purchase tracking, reducing fraud risk, and optimizing organizational spending.

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Purchase Card (P-Card) Administrator

JPL

Pasadena, CA • On-site

$21.75 - $29.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Job Details
New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That's our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers-literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission-your opportunity-is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you're driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you're ready for JPL.
Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.
The Acquisition Division at JPL supports the exploration and innovation of the Laboratory's missions by working with our colleagues and subcontractors to provide exceptional acquisition solutions for our laboratory partners through unparalleled business performance while ensuring compliance with the Prime Contract with NASA and maintaining JPL's financial integrity.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchase Card (P-Card) Administrator to oversee and manage our organization's credit card program. This role ensures secure, efficient, and compliant procurement practices through effective administration, monitoring, reporting, and support for all P-Card activities in accordance with FAR regulations. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and experienced in financial or purchasing environments.
Key Responsibilities
Program Administration
  • Manage the organization's P-Card program and vendor relationships
  • Create and update cardholder profiles, including setting limits and permissions
  • Close cards due to separation or policy violations

Compliance & Audit
  • Monitor daily transactions for policy compliance and unusual activity
  • Investigate discrepancies or potential misuse
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal/external audit efforts
  • Ensuring compliance with organizational policies and reducing fraudulent or improper activity

Reconciliation & Reporting
  • Review monthly card statements and verify proper documentation
  • Ensure accurate reconciliation of expenditures
  • Prepare reports on spending trends, compliance metrics, and rebate performance
  • Completing monthly reconciliations accurately and on time

Training & Support
  • Provide training and procedural guidance to cardholders and approving officials
  • Assist users with system navigation and P-Card processes

Vendor & Supplier Management
  • Resolve disputes with merchants
  • Coordinate with banking partners on fraud investigations or lost/stolen cards
  • Maximizing rebate opportunities and program value

Qualifications
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of related experience, or Master's degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of 4 years of related experience.
  • 5 or more years of dedicated experience in P-Card administration
  • Ability to make decisions pertaining to accounting policies and procedures within established governmental accounting principles and guideline
  • Ability to coordinate work with other employees, providing direct instruction
  • Analytical ability to identify trends, detect misuse, and interpret financial data
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP financial systems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Skills
  • Certified Purchasing Card Professional (CPCP) certification
  • Experience administering government-funded or federally regulated purchasing card programs
  • Experience leading system implementations, process automation initiatives, or program modernization efforts
  • Displays organizational and planning skills necessary to handle multiple priorities for the timely completion of work assignments
  • Experience interpreting complex state and federal tax reporting requirements associated with the procurement of goods and services

JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee's start date.
For further benefits information click Benefits and Perks
The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training.
The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.
$102,856 - $121,160
JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law.
In addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available here.

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