Director of Procurement

Children's Aid Job Listing • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Procurement will lead and manage Children’s Aid’s newly established Procurement Department overseeing all purchasing activities across the organization, including sourcing, vendor management, purchasing operations, and procurement systems. This role is responsible for setting and executing procurement strategy, leading change management initiatives, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements, and improving efficiency, effectiveness, and value across the organization’s purchasing activities. The Director of Procurement develops and implements procurement practices that promote fiscal responsibility, operational excellence, and strong stewardship of organizational resources. Working closely with Finance, Management & General, and Program leadership, this position strengthens procurement processes, optimizes vendor relationships, and supports Children’s Aid mission and operational goals through effective and compliant purchasing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of eight(8) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or Procure-to-Pay (P2P) leadership.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or management experience, including oversight of staff.
• Knowledge of nonprofit or public‑sector procurement controls within large, complex organizations with government funding and private revenue sources.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale change management initiatives.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• People management, supervision, and coaching skills.
• Tech savvy individual with proven proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications, ERP, and P2P systems, including advanced Excel, NetSuite, and AvidXchange.
• Commitment to the Children's Aid mission.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and execute the organization’s procurement and Procure to Pay (P2P) strategy aligned with Children’s Aid financial and operational goals.
• Drive cost savings and operational efficiencies through strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and spend management.
• Lead continuous improvement initiative to enhance procurement efficiency, effectiveness, service delivery, and organizational value.
• Support organizational planning through procurement forecasting, spend analysis, resource optimization, and purchasing-related budget planning.
• Oversee all procurement activities, including sourcing, purchasing, vendor management, contract administration, and related operations.
• Manage procurement systems and platforms, including the NetSuite purchasing module, requisitions, purchase orders, and associated workflows.
• Monitor purchasing activities and spending against budget, assisting departments with purchasing forecasts and resource planning as needed.
• Develop and maintain productive relationship with vendors and service providers to ensure quality, value, and operational effectiveness.
• Lead change management initiatives associated with the implementation of new procurement systems, policies, workflows, and operational improvements.
• Develop, monitor, and report on procurement performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) including cost savings, P2P cycle time, stakeholder satisfaction, and operational effectiveness.
• Partner cross functionally with Finance, Management & General, and Program leadership and staff to identify and address procurement-related needs and challenges.
• Prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations for leadership regarding procurement performance, opportunities for improvement, and strategic decision-making.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships through regular engagement with Finance, Program, and administrative leadership.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval limits, funding requirements, regulatory standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Monitor procurement activities to ensure adherence to documentation standards, purchasing guidelines, and organizational procedures.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and monitoring activities related to procurement operations.
• Promote responsible stewardship of organizational resources through effective procurement practices and sound fiscal management.
• Oversee, support, and develop procurement staff through effective supervision, coaching, training, and performance management.
• Foster a collaborative, customer-service-oriented work environment that promotes accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Support staff development and knowledge sharing to strengthen procurement capabilities across the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director