Dir. of Procurement Services and Accounts Payable
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Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Lexington, Virginia
Categories: Administrative Services, Audit and Finance, Data Analysis
Title: Dir. of Procurement Services and Accounts Payable
State Role Title:
Hiring Range: $105,400 - $140,000 Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia Military Institute
Location: Virginia Military Institute
Agency Website: www.vmi.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Director of Procurement Services & Accounts Payable reports to the Director of Finance and Budget. This position serves as VMI's Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) and is responsible for procurement, contracting, supplier management, and procurement operations. In addition, this position is responsible for Accounts Payable which processes both state and local payments, oversees the Institute's Small Purchase and Travel card programs.
The Director is responsible for operational continuity, regulatory compliance, fiscal stewardship, and support of VMI's academic, research, athletic and administrative mission. This position is a working position that is responsible for goods & services procurement as well as capital and non-capital construction.
This position supervises 3 procurement and 3 accounts payable professionals.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Leadership experience in state-supported higher education, including supervising, developing, and evaluating professional staff.
Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, analytical, and critical-thinking skills; ability to work effectively with diverse teams at all organizational levels.
Extensive knowledge of public procurement, contract law, risk management, and applicable regulations, with experience managing complex procurements and contracts.
Experience developing and administering IFBs, RFPs, RFQs, and other competitive solicitations; negotiating contracts; and reviewing purchases for compliance with law and institutional policy.
Proficiency with enterprise financial and procurement systems, reporting tools, data analytics, and advanced spreadsheets.
Must hold-or obtain within two years of hire-the VCCO and CUPO certifications required for delegated procurement authority.
Additional Considerations
• Experience in higher education institution procurement and contracting.
• Experience in Virginia public procurement. • Professional certification such as VCCO, VCO, CPPO, CPPB, CPM, CPSM, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of voucher processing in the Commonwealth's payment system, Cardinal.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in public or private sector procurement or contracting.
• Advanced degree, graduate or postgraduate in relevant area.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
This position is onsite in Lexington, Virginia, USA.
Applicants should upload their résumé or CV, cover letter, and any additional supporting documentation through the online application portal.
Contact Information
Name: Matthew Hart
Phone: 540-464-7051
Email: hartmp@vmi.edu
Advertised: 04 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Jan 2027 Eastern Standard Time
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