Job Description: The Director of Procurement and Accounts Payable in collaboration with the Provost, Vice Presidents, Academic Deans and Budget Managers, is responsible for the development of a strategic approach to the University's procurement of goods and services. Develops and updates policies, guidelines and procedures, and educational training for procurement and accounts payable activities with a long-term vision to add value, optimize resources, improve quality, and achieve efficiency for the University. This position leads the day to day operations of the department including supervision of staff, vendor relationships, timely processing and payment of invoices and other transactions, maintains effective internal controls and safeguarding of assets in accord