The senior associate director, procurement operations is accountable for directing all operational activities in support of the Procurement Services organization. Spanning the management of the University’s expense program, the supplier information management program and the accounts payable functions, the leader will drive operational synergy across all three functions leveraging an established team to provide timely, efficient, accurate and well controlled processing of all university requests to establish new suppliers, request reimbursement and disburse payment to vendors and other payees providing goods and services to the University.
To achieve this goal, the individual will direct the daily operations of the Operations function including providing leadership to the Operations team and activities, ensuring consistent application of internal controls and adherence to University policies, maintaining processing compliance with established Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) and supporting a broad range of stakeholder inquiries and requests.
As the University’s subject matter expert and authority on expense management, disbursement and supplier data related processes, the role is also responsible for driving continuous improvement and transformation efforts across all Operations processes including T&E & disbursements policy, processes and compliance, invoice matching and automation, payment processing and tax reporting and compliance. In addition, the individual will partner with the Procurement Services leadership team to identify and implement strategic and innovative payment solutions that support the University’s growing and diverse payment requirements.
The role requires an experienced leader capable of quickly shifting between the hands-on transactional processing duties of a traditional operations department and providing strategic leadership for an organization rapidly transforming itself.
The Office of Finance & Treasury actively searches for staff members of exceptional ability and promise who share in Princeton University's commitment to excellence, and who present a diversity of viewpoints and cultures. We offer varied professional opportunities spanning all aspects of financial management, analysis, and processing in support of the teaching and research mission. As part of the University community, we respect the dignity and individuality of each member while trying to foster a sense of shared experience and common purpose. We are unwavering in our commitment to both diversity and community and embrace the variety of talents, backgrounds, and perspectives of all our colleagues.
Responsibility for the University’s credit card program:
Responsibility for the University’s supplier management program:
Provides direction to the team responsible for maintaining supplier requests including creation, updates and deactivations
Responsibility for the University’s accounts payable program:
Management of service delivery, policies, processes, reporting and compliance:
Staff Supervision and Management:
Essential Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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