Position Summary
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Procurement, the Procurement Manager serves as the point person for high volume departmental activities involving all procurement systems, contracting, CONCUR travel and expense reporting, and Accounts Payable. The Procurement Manager will serve as a point person as needed and assigned to administrative staff, clients/vendors as well as senior leadership, monitoring Departmental requests, anticipating needs, advising on procedures and policies, and ensuring compliance with university purchasing standards, rules, and regulations. Responsible for staying updated on University policies and procedures. The ideal candidate must possess strong customer service and project management skills.
For over a century, Columbia Business School has helped develop leaders and builders of enterprises who drive value for their stakeholders and society at large through our MBA, MS, PhD, and Executive Education programs. We are equally committed to cultivating new scholars and teachers, and to creating and disseminating pathbreaking knowledge, concepts, and tools which advance the understanding and practice of management through our faculty research and PhD programs.
Our vision is simple: to develop ideas and leaders that transform the world—from the very center of business. Our ever-evolving curriculum - featuring pioneering courses, STEM certification, and immersive experiential learning -prepares students to excel in key areas such as digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and innovation, twenty-first century finance, the intersection of business and society, and climate and sustainability. The CBS administration enables CBS’ educational and scholarly mission through strategic and operational guidance and support, optimizing School resources through well-designed, transparent processes with a culture of respect for all.
Responsibilities
Procurement Management & Compliance:
Financial Reporting & Expense Management
Accounts Payable Support
Vendor Management
Reconciliation & Issue Resolution
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent related experience required. Minimum 2-4 years of related experience required.
Proven experience in the daily processing of large batches of vouchers.
Must have knowledge of generally accepted accounting and financial practices (GAAP) to manage and process accurate and timely payments to our customers both external and internal.
Must be computer literate, proficient in MS Office applications and have familiarity with Enterprise Financial Systems.
Able to communicate effectively both verbally and written across all levels of the Business School and the University.
The Accounts Payable Officer must be able to work independently, maintain confidentiality, always make decisions under pressure and exercise tact and diplomacy.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
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