American Campus Communities

Procurement Project Coordinator

American Campus Communities

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Austin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

About the role

  • Conduct regular audits of procurement activities and compliance risk assessments to identify areas for improvement or potential vulnerabilities.
  • Prepare and present compliance reports to management, highlighting risks and recommendations.
  • Review and analyze property procurement processes to ensure adherence to compliance regulations.
  • Serve as a point of contact for compliance-related inquiries from internal stakeholders to include, but not limited to: Department Business Leaders, Accounting, Marketing, HR, etc. and vendors.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to include, but not limited to legal, audit, risk management, etc. to promote a culture of compliance within the Company.
  • Develop, document, and implement compliance procedures related to vendor management, property and organizational compliance.
  • Assist with leading investigations into compliance violations and propose solutions to ensure timely resolution, necessary changes, and appropriate documentation.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to foster collaboration and ensure smooth communication.
  • Evaluate and monitor vendor compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct regular assessments of vendor performance and compliance metrics.
  • Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to ensure vendor agreements meet compliance standards.
  • Track and assess vendor performance against agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA), Key Performance Indicators (KPI), and contractual obligations and address/resolve any vendor-related issues, disputes, or service interruptions promptly and effectively.
  • Monitor and manage vendor system tools including implementation, training, and monitoring use and compliance.
  • Identify opportunities to improve vendor processes, service delivery, and overall vendor management practices.
  • Ensure that all procedures are up-to-date with current regulations and best practices.
  • Assist with providing training and support to staff on compliance procedures and requirements.
  • Assist in the development of strategies to mitigate compliance risks and update company material as needed for ongoing education.

Requirements

  • **Education/Experience:**
  • - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration , or a related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • - 2+ years of experience in procurement, project coordination, and/or compliance monitoring.
  • - Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite.
Benefits
  • Benefits:
  • - Dental
  • - Vision
  • - 401(k) with Employer Matching
  • - Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • - Life Insurance
  • - Sick Leave
  • - Paid Time Off
  • - Paid Pregnancy & Childbirth Leave
  • - Paid Paternity Leave
  • - Health Insurance
  • - Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Matching
  • - Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Perks:
  • - Preferred Membership Pricing at Local & National Companies
  • - CoreGiving Volunteer Days
  • - Referral Program
  • - Charity Matching Program

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
procurementcompliance risk assessmentsvendor managementcompliance proceduresinvestigations into compliance violationsvendor performance assessmentService Level Agreements (SLA)Key Performance Indicators (KPI)compliance monitoringprocess improvement
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationrelationship buildingproblem-solvingtraining and supportcross-functional teamworkanalytical skillsorganizational skillsleadershipadaptability