Head of Supply Chain and Procurement

Job Description Position Title: Director, Procurement & Payables
Chief Financial Officer

Headquartered in Washington, DC, NED is a private, nonprofit foundation, mandated by Congress, dedicated to strengthening democratic institutions worldwide.
In 2025, NED made 1,552 grants totaling $271 million to support the work of nongovernmental organizations advancing democratic goals in more than 90 countries, including some of the world’s most challenging and repressive environments.
The Director, Procurement & Payables provides strategic leadership for the organization's procurement, vendor management, accounts payable, travel and expense management, and purchasing card programs. This role is responsible for establishing effective purchasing and payment processes, strengthening governance and internal controls, and promoting compliance with organizational policies, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), grant requirements, and applicable regulations. The Director partners closely with leaders across the organization to improve operational effectiveness, enhance service delivery, support informed decision-making, and ensure the effective stewardship of organizational resources.
Procurement, Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
Lead and oversee the organization's procurement, purchasing, vendor management, accounts payable, and corporate purchasing card (P-Card) functions.
Partner with department leaders to support sourcing strategies, vendor selection, contract administration, and purchasing decisions that align with operational and programmatic objectives.
Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing of vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and procurement transactions.
Develop and maintain vendor onboarding, performance management, and contract monitoring processes that promote service quality, accountability, and cost effectiveness.
Oversee competitive procurement activities and ensure purchasing decisions are supported by appropriate analysis, documentation, and approvals.
Oversee the organization's corporate purchasing card program and related processes to ensure appropriate controls, accountability, and operational effectiveness.
Serve as a trusted advisor to organizational leaders on procurement strategy, expenditure management, vendor relationships, and financial stewardship.
Lead the development and maintenance of procurement, accounts payable, travel, reimbursement, and vendor management policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
Partner with organizational leaders to support consistent application of procurement, expenditure management, and compliance requirements.
Provide guidance, training, and resources that enable departments to effectively manage purchasing and expenditure responsibilities.
Support audit readiness activities and coordinate procurement- and AP-related responses to audits and compliance reviews.
Evaluate processes, controls, and workflows to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, mitigate risk, and strengthen operational effectiveness.
Monitor key performance indicators and recommend improvements that enhance service delivery, accountability, and customer experience.
Leadership, Technology & Organizational Partnership
Provide strategic leadership for the procure-to-pay function, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, financial stewardship, and operational objectives.
Supervise and develop the Manager, Procure-to-Pay Operations & Compliance, fostering accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
Serve as the primary organizational point of contact for Corporate Traveler and oversee the administration, optimization, and governance of the organization's procure-to-pay and expense management platforms, including Concur, ensuring efficient, compliant, and user-friendly purchasing, travel, expense, and payment processes.
Lead technology, automation, reporting, and process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support data-driven decision-making while fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Public Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, accounts payable, finance operations, or related functions.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing procurement policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
Comprehensive knowledge of vendor management, contract administration, purchasing practices, accounts payable operations, and financial controls.
Demonstrated analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Experience working in nonprofit, grant-funded, association, federal funding, or government contracting environments.
Knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), federal procurement requirements, and cost principles.
Experience administering Concur, purchasing card programs, ERP systems, AP automation, or workflow management systems.
CPA, CPSM, CPPO, CPCM, PMP, or other relevant professional certifications.

Consistent with NED’s talent statement, and grounded in our values, the successful individual in this role will demonstrate the following competencies in the delivery of their work while supporting NED’s efforts to advance democratic change: