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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The Penn State Office of Central Procurement team is searching for a Purchase Request Team Supervisor.   Central Procurement has a vision to develop and execute sound business and cost-effective Purchasing solutions to enable the teaching, research, and service mission of the University.

This position will co-lead the Purchase Request Team for the University. The Purchase Request Team Supervisor will support, supervise and represent the Purchase Request team. They are a central point of contact for training, handling and coordinating the processing of all non-catalog purchase requests from all areas of the University units. They are responsible to provide timely, accurate, and compliant execution of financial processes and serve as a central supervisor for the Purchase Request Team. 

The successful candidate will:

• Receive, assign, triage and process unit requests and incidents for non-catalog purchase request and turn them into purchase orders
• Review all financial transactions for compliance with University policies, procedures, documentation standards, and regulatory guidelines
• Reconcile discrepancies and investigate transactional anomalies or errors
• Execute financial approvals on designated transactions
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date transaction records in financial systems
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing transaction documentation and reports
• Maintain alignment and communication with specific unit teams to ensure accurate and responsive support
• Provide excellent customer service to internal stakeholders through clear communication and timely issue resolution; assist in monitoring internal and external customer satisfaction
• Provide training to new staff members
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation in transaction workflows
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of financial data at all times

Required skills and experience

• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality customer service through professionalism, responsiveness, and follow-t