The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation headquartered in Washington, DC, mandated by Congress to strengthen democratic institutions worldwide. In 2025, NED made 1,552 grants totaling $271 million to support nongovernmental organizations advancing democratic goals in more than 90 countries.
The Director, Procurement & Payables provides strategic leadership for the organization's procurement, vendor management, accounts payable, travel and expense management, and purchasing card programs. The role establishes effective purchasing and payment processes, strengthens governance and internal controls, and promotes compliance with organizational policies, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), grant requirements, and applicable regulations. This is a hybrid position based in Washington, DC, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee procurement, purchasing, vendor management, accounts payable, and corporate purchasing card (P-Card) functions.
- Partner with department leaders on sourcing strategies, vendor selection, contract administration, and purchasing decisions.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing of vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and procurement transactions.
- Oversee annual information reporting, including Forms 1099 and 1042 filing.
- Oversee competitive procurement activities and identify opportunities for strategic sourcing, vendor consolidation, and cost savings.
- Lead development of procurement, accounts payable, travel, reimbursement, and vendor management policies, procedures, and control frameworks; support audit readiness.
- Supervise the Manager, Procure-to-Pay Operations & Compliance; serve as primary contact for Corporate Traveler; oversee procure-to-pay and expense platforms, including Concur; lead technology, automation, and process improvement initiatives.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 12 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, accounts payable, finance operations, or related functions.
- Minimum 5 years of management or supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience developing procurement policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of vendor management, contract administration, accounts payable operations, and financial controls.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred: nonprofit, grant-funded, or federal funding experience; knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200); experience administering Concur, P-Card programs, or ERP systems; CPA, CPSM, CPPO, CPCM, PMP or similar certification.
Compensation: $103,000 to $185,000, plus a generous benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please attach a resume and cover letter to your application via the online application link.
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