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Procurement Manager

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Cleveland, OH, USA
Full-time

YMCA of Greater Cleveland has an immediate need for a Procurement Manager!

YMCA of Greater Cleveland has an immediate need for a Procurement Manager who will be responsible for managing a Centralized purchasing environment within Finance for the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and serves as the liaison between suppliers, service providers, Finance and relevant internal customers . This position reports to the Controller/CFO

This position will also be accountable for creating strategic framework to measure, identify and execute on efficiency in spend annually driving benefit to the organization. In addition this role will support new investment strategies as it relates to facilities, equipment, systems and infrastructure to optimize our customer experience and reduce operating expenses.

The Procurement manger works with the identified branch and site procurement personnel as it relates to purchasing including training, compliance to policies and practices and feedback for improvement.

This position is responsible for supplier management, centralized purchasing policies, processes and systems (from order thru receipt of goods and payment of invoices), expense control, training, and continuous improvement to streamline activities and reduce waste.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Supplier Management

  • Responsible for obtaining quotes, awarding contract, monitoring vendor relationships, negotiating prices and ensuring timeliness and quality goods and services.
  • Develop and maintain Vendor review process for performance, contract compliance, spend and improvement opportunities.
  • Create and maintain the preferred vendor list, and provide equal opportunity to any possible vendor as long as they meet the YMCA policy and procedure.
  • Ensure vendors are not on the federal terrorist list.

Centralized Purchasing

  • Develop and maintain all policies and procedures related to purchasing.
  • Train and implement purchasing policies and procedures across the organization.
  • Establish and maintain purchase order system with approval hierarchies.
  • Ensure organizational adherence to purchase and approval processes.

Expense Management and Continuous Improvement

  • Forecasting demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on inventory levels
  • Cutting any waste and unnecessary costs to create a streamlined process
  • Ensuring process for receipt of goods/services and approval of invoice for payment
  • Forecasting usage and price trends and identifying initiatives to better manage cost
  • Managing all fixed assets, monitoring and inventory process.
  • Develop year over year strategies improve cost, customer processes and quality of goods/services.

Cross-Functional Communication

  • Liaison between suppliers, service provider and relevant internal customers
  • Building strong working relationships both internally and with key suppliers
  • Clearly understanding and communicating organizational goals and objectives with internal customers as well as suppliers
  • Partner closely with Accounting team and Accounts Payable to create a team approach
Educational Background: 
Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related filed.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience.
  • Effective communication skills (written and oral).
  • Establish/maintain relationships and promote team environment.
  • Proficient with standard business systems (Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and Financial reporting).
  • Microsoft Office Skills-Intermediate+ (excel, word, power point).
  • Financial analysis, forecasting and budgetary experience.
  • Proactive, self-motivated, acts with sense of urgency and follow thru.
  • Ability to multitask and manage and communicate priorities.
  • Nonprofit experience a plus.
  • Continuous improvement mindset and skills desirable.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 24 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 24 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit