Purchase Card Business Manager

Quick Facts

• Role: Purchase Card Business Manager (PCBM)

Description

Coordinate and oversee the Command Purchase Card Program to ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Law, Army procurement policy, and Purchase Card Program policy. Manage cardholder user accounts (including vendor/commodity blocking and recommendations for procurement authority), review procurement activity using bank reports and program data, and provide training based on current program information. Deliver cost-effective, timely procurement support by maximizing customer satisfaction and minimizing administrative effort.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the Command Purchase Card Program

• Ensure compliance with governing procurement and purchase card policies

• Establish and control user account information, including vendor/commodity blocking; recommend procurement authority for cardholders

• Review procurement activity using bank-provided reports, online program data, and other software tools

• Maintain up-to-date Purchase Card Program information and conduct user training

• Develop and disseminate specialized training for management, reviewing officials, and cardholders to ensure compliance

• Provide cost-effective procurement support (timely support, volume purchasing power, ease of administration, minimized manpower requirements, customer satisfaction)

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type)

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• GS-09 minimum requirements through specialized experience, qualifying graduate education (Business/Accounting/Finance), or a combination of education and experience

• Background suitability/fitness determination

• Valid state Driver’s License maintained during employment

• Submit Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) and required annual public/confidential financial disclosure (OGE 278 or OGE-450)

• Defense Acquisition Workforce certification within 3 years (foundational career level or Contracting Professional)

• 1-year probationary period unless prior requirements under 5 CFR Part 315 are met

• Travel as required for procurement policy and purchase card program training

• Direct Deposit of pay required