Assistant Vice President, Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

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Job Overview

The Assistant Vice President (AVP), Procure-to-Pay (P2P) is a senior-level position reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is the business owner and operational head of the university’s P2P functions. This is a unique opportunity to lead the transformation to a new, center-led P2P model that enhances operational efficiency, transparency, and strategic value across the university.

The AVP, P2P is responsible for the acquisition of all goods and services, leading a team of professionals across purchasing, contract management, strategic sourcing, travel, vendor management, Accounts Payable (AP), and payables technology systems. The AVP will develop and execute a strategic vision that drives efficiency, optimizes cost savings, and improves customer satisfaction. Key duties include:

• Leading and mentoring high-performing, multimodal teams.

• Providing strategic direction for all procurement activities, including strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and contract negotiation.

• Overseeing all disbursements and managing the university’s Procurement Card (P-Card) program.

• Serving as the business owner for all P2P systems (e.g., GMS and AppZen), driving continuous system and process enhancements.

• Leveraging data analytics to ensure all P2P decisions and performance monitoring are data-driven.

Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation

This role operates as a key member of the CFO’s management team, requiring a high degree of collaboration with university leadership and functional units across all campuses.

This position has been designated as Hybrid 2 Days. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Requirements and Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related area.

• 8 – 13 years of progressively responsible, related experience in Procurement, Accounts Payable, and/or Financial Management.

• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory/managerial experience leading professional staff and managing organizational change.

• Demonstrated advanced experience in drafting, negotiating, and administering complex business contracts.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in planning, developing, and coordinating RFXs, contracts, and agreements for a multi-functional organization.

• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated ability with managing contemporary procurement systems and processes in a large organization (e.g., Workday, or Banner).

• Thorough knowledge of the principles of general procurement practices, business and contract law, and federal procurement regulations and guidance.

• Exceptional management skills to lead and develop a large department, including performance management, team building, and conflict resolution.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex analyses, form