Purchasing Specialist – Procurement & Travel Management

About the role

The Purchasing Specialist supports Texas A&M University‑Corpus Christi’s travel and non‑travel procurement programs, managing credit card accounts, fleet data, and reconciliation processes while ensuring compliance with university, state and federal policies.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and review foreign and student travel requests, ensuring required documentation and compliance.
• Process One‑Card and Declining Balance credit card applications, manage limits, and resolve declines.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of Emburse travel and non‑travel charges and cash‑advance allowances.
• Maintain Voyager Fleet Management data, update vehicle inventory, and generate quarterly reports.
• Prepare and disseminate reconciliation and outstanding transaction reports to departments.
• Provide front‑office support for the Purchasing Department, answer phones and greet visitors.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or GED; two years of clerical, accounts payable, or related experience.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer‑service skills.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Emburse e‑Travel system
• Manner
• Cascade
• Visual Compliance
• Amazon Business
• Voyager Fleet Management System
• FAMIS

What we offer

• Salary up to $17.27 per hour (approximately $35,921.60 annually).
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Retirement options through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan.
• Tuition benefits covering up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, birthday leave, and holidays.