Purchasing Card Jobs in Washington, DC (NOW HIRING)

Job Description Summary
Organizational Summary Statement
Position Overview and Key Responsibilities
The Travel & Card Services Coordinator ensures the travel and procurement card programs are administered in compliance with University, University System of Maryland, and State policies, procedures, and regulations. This position will review and sign contracts for UMD events, hosting, catering and travel under the existing threshold for Travel and Card Services and work closely with Procurement and Office of General Counsel staff. The Coordinator will troubleshoot travel and procurement card issues with the respective banks, travel agency, travelers and cardholders. Additionally, this role will respond to, and resolve, ServiceNow tickets related to travel, hosting, UMD credit cards, provide support with creating new purchasing card accounts, maintaining existing accounts for travel and procurement cards. The Coordinator will assist with training and respond to customer inquiries during open office hours, ServiceNow tickets and other forms of communications.
About Procurement & Business Services
In support of the University of Maryland's (UMD) mission of excellence in education, research, outreach and collaborative partnership with the greater community, the Department of Procurement & Business Services is a diverse professional team strongly committed to our customers.
The Department of Procurement & Business Services is responsible for providing procurement services to UMD, the University System of Maryland Office, and Universities at Shady Grove. Additionally, the Construction and Facilities Procurement area provides capital construction procurement and contract administration services to its service center locations, institutions, including Bowie State University, Frostburg State University, Salisbury State University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, The Universities at Shady Grove, Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, and University of Maryland Global Campus.
Physical Demands
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages and other office items and boxed paperwork short distances within the department. Also the ability to either walk or coordinate with UMD public transportation to and from the specified parking garage should campus vehicle parking be needed.
Licenses and Certifications - N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: One (1) year of professional procurement, finance, or accounting experience.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of procurement related policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Additional Job Details
Preferences
Three years' experience with an organizational credit card and travel program is preferred.
Required Application Materials
Cover Letter, Resume, List of References
Best Consideration Date: N/A
Posting Close Date: September 4, 2026
Open Until Filled: No.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
Yes
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
VPF-Procurement & Business Services
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$62,560.00 - $75,072.00
Benefits Summary
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Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
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