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Procurement Specialist

Kansas State University


About This Role

The
Business Services Specialist serves as a primary point of contact for questions and issue resolution related to Concur Travel and Expense,
Unimarket Procure-to-Pay, and other business services systems. This position provides customer-focused support to faculty, staff, and
students, ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements, and oversees the daily work of assigned student support staff.
The role requires strong system knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex processes clearly and
effectively.

Concur Travel & Expense Support:


  • Serve as the functional support contact for Concur Travel and Expense,
    responding to user inquiries related to travel booking, expense reports, reimbursements, and policy compliance, escalating to other team
    members as needed.
  • Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Card Program team, and system administrators to resolve escalated
    issues.
  • Work with training coordinator to develop and maintain job aids, documentation, and training materials related to Concur
    processes.
  • Work with training coordinator to provide training and guidance to campus users on travel and expense best practices.
    Essential Unimarket Procure-to-Pay Support:
  • Serve as functional support contact for Unimarket Procure-to-Pay, assisting users with
    questions related to requisitions, approvals, purchase orders, receiving, and invoice matching.
  • Liaise with Procurement and Accounts
    Payable to address vendor, system, and payment issues.
  • Assist with testing, system updates, and continuous improvement initiatives
    related to Unimarket. Essential Customer Service & Issue Resolution:
  • Respond to inquiries and concerns from faculty, staff, and
    students in a timely, professional, and service-oriented manner.
  • Analyze issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions to
    improve efficiency and user experience.
  • Track recurring issues and contribute to process improvements and training efforts.
    Essential Student Support Staff Management:
  • Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise assigned student support staff.
  • Assign
    and monitor work to ensure accuracy, productivity, and adherence to service standards.
  • Provide coaching, feedback, and performance
    evaluations for student employees.
  • Ensure student staff are properly trained on systems, policies, and customer service
    expectations. Essential
    Compliance, Reporting & Administrative Support:
  • Ensure business processes comply with institutional
    policies, funding requirements, and applicable regulations.
  • Assist with reporting, audits, and data requests related to travel,
    procurement, and expenses.
  • Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives to enhance business services operations.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned. Essential
    About Us

    The Division of Financial Services at Kansas
    State University supports the university’s mission of teaching, research, and service by providing strategic financial leadership,
    stewardship, and operational excellence. As part of Kansas State University, our team partners with campus units to deliver high-quality
    services in shared services financial and budgeting support, accounting, financial reporting, procurement, travel, and compliance. We are
    committed to integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement, leveraging data, technology, and collaborative relationships to ensure
    responsible resource management and an exceptional service experience for the K-State community.

    Worksite
    Description


    This position is On-site.

    All employees must reside in the United States when they begin
    working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of
    Idaho.
    What You’ll Need to Succeed



    Minimum Qualifications:

    • High school diploma
      (or equivalent)
    • Two years of relevant experience
    • Requirements may be met through combination of education and
      experience

    Preferred Qualifications:


    • Experience supporting financial or administrative systems such as
      Concur, Unimarket, or similar ERP/procure-to-pay platforms.
    • Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly
      and professionally.
    • Demonstrated ability to analyze processes, resolve issues, and manage multiple priorities.
    • Proficiency
      with Microsoft Office applications.
    • Experience in a higher education or public sector environment.
    • Prior experience
      supervising or leading student employees or support staff.
    • Knowledge of travel, procurement, and accounts payable policies and
      procedures.
    • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
    • Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures
      consistently.
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a
      team environment.
    • Commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.

    Additional Role
    Information:

    • Daily use of personal computer, telephone, and copier. Work requires repetitive movement in entering general
      data by manipulation of electronic equipment.

    Sponsorship eligibility:



    Candidates must be legally
    authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
    How to Apply

    Please submit the
    following documents:


    • Cover Letter
    • Resume
    • Contact Information for three (3) professional references

    Application Window

    Applications close on:06/23/2026
    Anticipated Hiring Pay Range



    $16.36 – $20.44 per hour


    To apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/procurement-specialist-manhattan-kansas-united-states



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