Finance OST | Procurement and Accounts Payable Hub

This hub will drive efficient, compliant financial operations across the University through expert management of purchasing, payments, and vendor relations.

Hub Overview

As an important component of the University’s new financial organization, the Procurement & Accounts Payable hub will be responsible for the core oversight and execution of a wide range of university-wide activities. This includes travel & expense, accounts payable, contract management, strategic sourcing, purchase order processing, purchasing card management and operations, risk management, and vendor administration.

Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to providing consistent, efficient, streamlined, and compliant transaction processing, supporting all University stakeholders. We will manage high-volume and diverse activities and programs, offering significant professional development opportunities for all team members through exposure and growth within a plethora of financial activities and requirements. We are excited to onboard financial experts from across the University, leveraging cross-functional expertise and creativity to further evolve our operations.

To learn more about these existing functions at the University, visit the Office of Central Procurement website.

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Collaborative Team

A team of more than 120 highly skilled professionals will support all Penn State campuses, colleges, and administrative units

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Focus on Service Excellence

We will prioritize delivering outstanding, standardized service while maintaining strong connections at the unit level

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Opportunities for Growth

Hub employees will gain exposure to a wide array of financial activities and requirements, fostering professional development within a high-volume and diverse operational environment

Team Structure

The organizational structure for this hub is still being refined and optimized. Please check back soon for updates.

The Procurement and Accounts Payable hub lead will have five direct reports, each responsible for specific process areas, with dedicated team members supporting them.

Managers

Procure-to-Pay Services Associate Vice President/Chief Procurement Officer (Hub Lead)

Reporting to Hub Lead

Director of Buying and Sourcing
Assistant Director of Compliance, Policy, and Contracts
Assistant Director of Risk Management
Assistant Director of Business Operations
Assistant Director of Accounts Payable and Vendor Administration

Teams

Reporting to Director of Buying and Sourcing

Assistant Directors of Procurement

Reporting to Assistant Directors of Procurement

Buyer Teams
Purchase Request Teams

Reporting to Assistant Director of Compliance, Policy, and Contracts

Specialized Contracts Team
PO Contracts Team

Reporting to Assistant Director of Risk Management

Risk Management Team

Reporting to Assistant Director of Business Operations

Business Operations Team (PSUBuy, Concur, P-Card, Training, Data Analytics)

Reporting to Assistant Director of Accounts Payable and Vendor Administration

Vendor Management Team
AP Processing Team (T&E, Goods and Services, Non-PO)
Accounts Payable Payment Team

Procurement and Accounts Payable Hub Overview

During our May town hall, Duane Elmore, associate vice president of procure-to-pay and chief procurement officer, shared the latest updates on the development and structure of the hub.

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