Procurement Manager - Corporate Card (Immediate Opening)

Corporate Card Procurement Manager

Role Mission: The Corporate Card Procurement Manager will lead the organization’s travel, Corporate Credit Card and Draw Down Card programs across Texas.  This role ensures fiscal responsibility, regulatory compliance and operational efficiency while delivering customer service and controlling costs across all related programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly manage Corporate Card Analyst, Corporate Card Coordinator and Corporate Card Clerks.

Location:

• This is a full-time hybrid (remote/on-site) position based in Texas with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.

Travel Expectations:    

• Occasional travel to IDEA training events or step-backs may be required. 

You’ll Do – Accountabilities

Essential Duties:

• Lead and manage the Corporate Travel, Expense, and Corporate and Drawdown Card Programs, including strategy, daily operations, and compliance oversight.
• Maintain and enforce travel and expense policies that align with state, federal, and internal financial controls.
• Oversee supplier relationships and vendor performance to ensure cost savings and service excellence.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, user experience, and internal controls.
• Analyze program data and spending trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and inform leadership of strategic decisions.
• Manage corporate card operations, ensuring timely payments and preventing delinquencies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to streamline workflows, improve accountability, and ensure compliance with policies.
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to team members to strengthen program knowledge and operational performance.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all procurement and financial regulations.
• Provide monthly performance and compliance reports to leadership and Finance Committee meetings.
• Maintain a less than 30% delinquency status of greater than 60 days.

Knowledge and Skills – Competencies

• Make Strategic Decisions: Can coach others in decision-making and is involved in complex decision-making in line with their responsibilities. They use feedback and data to inform their decisions and with support, they consider the broader impact of their choices on those they work with.
• Manage Work and Teams: Is responsible for managing their own work as well as supporting others. They focus on delegation, performance management, and coaching to help others achieve their work goals and develop professionally. 
• Grow Self and Others: Takes an active role in their own development as well as the development of others. They use coaching techniques to help others identify growth opportunities, set development goals, and achieve their potential, all while continuing their own personal development journey. 
• Build a Culture of Trust: Offers empathy and active listening to build deeper one-on-one relationships in their direct work with others. They can coach others and emphasize the importance of psychological safety in their interactions. 
• Communicate Deliberately: Can express ideas clearly and listen actively. They have developing skills in empathetic listening and responsive speaking, with ability to tailor messages for individual direct reports or peers with the aim of building stronger, more effective relationships. 

Additional Skills:

• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong computer literacy that includes an understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills 

Required experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with expense management tools (e.g., Concur, Texas Capital) and corporate credit card programs.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, solve problems independently and deliver under pressure.
• Demonstrated skill in prioritizing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Flexible, upbeat and proactive attitude; confident self-started who works well independently.

Preferred experience:

• Experience in public education, specifically charter schools, preferred
• Experience with Tyler Munis, Zendesk, Concur and American Express Corporate Travel 

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
• The ability to work in extreme weather
• The ability to carry 40 pounds (potentially during travel) 

What We Offer:

Compensation & Benefits:

Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $68,800 and $79,900, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.

Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.

* IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

Application process:

Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Learn more about IDEA

At IDEA the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.  Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values