Business Services is making a change to how the unit’s procure-to-pay departments are organized to make processes clearer, more connected, and more efficient. 

Effective April 15, 2026, the following areas will report to the chief procurement officer: University Shared Services; Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and Travel; and Inventory and Project Management.  

“Our teams are excited to continue delivering high-quality customer service and building on our tradition of proactively identifying efficiencies and innovative solutions for our customers,” replied Renee Funk, chief procurement officer.  

“This alignment will help our teams work more closely together and support more consistent processes across the university,” says Debby Zumbach, associate vice president and director of business services. “It also supports long-term improvements in how procure-to-pay services are delivered and positions the university for additional efficiencies.” 

This change brings purchasing, payments, inventory, and related services together under one leadership group. There will be no changes to campus services as part of this update. The new unified Purchasing, Payables, and University Shared Services will continue to provide reliable, responsive support to the university community.