About this opportunity
Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA) lists this Director of Purchasing opportunity in village of pleasantville, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Program Overview
JCCA is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented, and experienced Purchasing Director to lead our procurement operations and help drive operational excellence across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about building efficient systems, strong vendor partnerships, and effective purchasing strategies that support mission driven work.
As the Purchasing Director, you will oversee the Purchasing Department and supervise the Purchasing Coordinator while managing the full procurement lifecycle—from sourcing and contract management to vendor compliance and ERP administration.
Summary of Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement & Operations
Partner with agency leadership to identify equipment, supply, and material needs across departments
Develop strategic purchasing solutions and identify acceptable alternatives when needed
Prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions efficiently and accurately
Coordinate the removal and disposal of surplus materials and equipment
ERP & Systems Management
Maintain and optimize purchasing and ERP systems to support efficient procurement operations
Ensure accurate vendor records, purchasing data, and workflow processes
Utilize ERP tools to improve reporting, tracking, and operational efficiency
NetSuite experience is highly preferred
Contracting & Vendor Management
Evaluate and approve bid specifications and award recommendations
Draft and implement purchasing policies, procedures, and contract management standards
Lead vendor onboarding and ensure vendors are properly vetted and documented
Conduct sanction screening against state and federal databases to ensure compliance
Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contract terms and agency standards
Serve as the agency representative during vendor and supplier negotiations
Resolve vendor and contractor concerns professionally and effectively
Leadership & Financial Oversight
Supervise and support the Purchasing Coordinator through coaching, performance management, and development
Manage departmental priorities and workflows to meet organizational deadlines
Administer the department budget and support fiscal responsibility initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field required
Minimum of 5 years of professional purchasing or procurement experience
Proven experience working within an ERP environment requiredNetSuite experience strongly preferred
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Exceptional negotiation and vendor management skills
Strong analytical thinking and problem solving abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Proven leadership and supervisory experience
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Salary:
$115K - $120K
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Who can apply
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