Gemma Cannings is a seasoned leader in procure-to-pay management with over 20 years of experience in transformation and consultancy. She currently serves as the Associate Vice President of Procurement & Payables at New York University (NYU), where she leads the transformation of the university's procure-to-pay activities. With a focus on leveraging NYU's annual spend of over $1 billion, Gemma is dedicated to creating long-term value, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs. Her background spans the private, public, and higher education sectors across the United States and Europe. Previously, Gemma was a Manager at Huron Consulting, where she held interim procure-to-pay leadership roles at major higher education institutions. She has extensive experience implementing and optimizing a wide range of eProcurement and payables software, including Ariba, Oracle, and Jaggaer. Gemma holds a BSc from Cardiff University and an MBA from NYU Stern, and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (MCIPS). Her expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement best practices makes her a sought-after speaker on topics of collective purchasing power and streamlining procurement processes.