Head of Institutional Procurement

Getty is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Job Summary

The Head of Institutional Procurement, Contract Services and Accounts Payable plans, directs and manages thecentral procurement activities of Getty, including its four programs incorporating ways to reduce costs, provide ahigh level of customer service, streamline processes (i.e., best practices, software enhancements), and serves asa liaison to vendors, contractors and Getty management.

 

The Head of Institutional Procurement must bring a collaborative and forward-thinking, solutions-oriented mindsetwith a strong grasp of how to balance institutional needs with efficiency and innovation. This role requires someonewho can operate within a complex, approval-heavy environment and drive meaningful, tangible processimprovements—particularly in streamlining workflows and reducing paper-based systems.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing cost-conscious operations without sacrificing quality and will

have a demonstrated ability to adapt procurement systems to support just-in-time needs. Beyond familiarity withbest practices, the successful candidate will have led or contributed to substantive organizational change, withclear examples of how they achieved buy-in, navigated challenges, and delivered measurable results. The rolecalls for someone who can maintain agility while honoring stakeholder expectations, effectively moving initiativesforward in a collaborative, yet decisive manner.

 

Getty has retained Korn Ferry to support this recruitment.  Confidential inquiries, applications, and nominations should be submitted to GettyProcurement@kornferry.com.  Only candidates who express interest and provide their materials in this way will be considered by the search committee. 

 

Candidates can view the posting on the Korn Ferry site here: Head of Institutional Procurement job, Los Angeles, CA 

 

Major Job Responsibilities

Manage the daily operations of the Procurement, Contract Services and Accounts Payable department to ensure that the payments, material, and service requirements of the Getty are met in a timely, efficient, effective, and ethical manner. Provide oversight of all purchases and payments in compliance with Getty policies and procedures. Additionally, compliance with all applicable Federal and State rules and regulations (e.g., Federal Grants).

▪Develop and expand supplier diversity programs.

 

▪Supervise department staff of up to twenty-five including but not limited to assignment of work and review of employee work product. In partnership with Human Resources, is Responsible for all personnel decisions including hiring,firing, and training of staff.

▪Provide continuous staff development opportunities to ensure staff receive sufficient training and possess required skill levels to perform their assigned tasks in a proficient manner; ensure proficiency is maintained in current technologies. Promote and support ongoing teamwork within the department.

▪Evaluate, make recommendations, and develop Getty-wide purchasing and accounts payable policies and procedures for implementation of standards that represent best purchasing methods.

▪Plan for future operations of the department with emphasis on effectiveness in meeting the needs of both internal and external customers, statutory and regulatory compliance, and compliance with requirements as set by various granting agencies.

▪Oversee training and instruction to personnel throughout the Getty community to provide direction as it relates to procurement and accounts payable policies and procedures (e.g., procurement options, best purchasing methods, bidding requirements, appropriate product/service/vendor evaluation, lease vs. buy decisions, contract administration and problem resolution.

▪Provide leadership over ongoing enhancements and implement new initiatives including software upgrades in collaboration with Getty’s IT department (Getty Digital).

▪Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all programs and departments through understanding their purpose and objectives.

▪Serve as the primary resource for staff and vendors as necessary to interpret policies and procedures, assessing client needs and p