Procurement & AP Operations Lead

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Manager of Purchasing and Accounts Payable to lead daily operations within the Finance Department. The role supports contracting, requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor management while ensuring compliance with state and local policies.

The position requires strong analytical skills, experience with PeopleSoft or similar ERP systems, and the ability to develop staff.

Qualifications

• Progressive professional experience in purchasing, procurement, accounts payable, finance, business operations, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts public procurement requirements (M.G.L. Chapter 30B) and related regulations.
• Experience supervising staff in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management of Purchasing & Accounts Payable operations, prioritizing workflow and deadlines.
• Oversee preparation and processing of contracts, requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor documentation.
• Support accounts payable workflows, vendor inquiries, and payment exceptions.
• Supervise, train, onboard, and develop Purchasing & Accounts Payable staff.
• Provide guidance on procedures, systems, deadlines, and customer service expectations.
• Assist in planning, development, and delivery of purchasing and AP training for CPS administrators and staff.

Skills

Procurement

Accounts payable

Contracting

Vendor management

Public procurement

Leadership

Excel

SQL queries

Education

Bachelor's degree

MCPPO preferred

Tools

Oracle PeopleSoft

Excel

Job description

Cambridge Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Manager of Purchasing and Accounts Payable to lead daily operations within the Finance Department. The role supports contracting, requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor management while ensuring compliance with state and local policies.

The position requires strong analytical skills, experience with PeopleSoft or similar ERP systems, and the ability to develop staff.