Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a
Director of Procurement to join our team.
Earn up to $160,000 DOE
Remote Position: available for candidates residing in PA, DE, FL, LA, MD, NJ, OH, TX, and VA.
Position Details
The
Director of Procurement is responsible for overseeing the procurement function within Merakey. This role is strategic and focuses on sourcing and purchasing goods, services, and resources at the best value, while ensuring operational efficiency, quality, compliance, and supply chain continuity. The Director of Procurement leads the procurement team of 3 and collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive cost savings, improve operational effectiveness, and enhance supplier relationships.
Job Specific Functions Include
Strategic Procurement Leadership:
- Procurement Strategy Development
- Market Analysis and Sourcing
- Category Management
Supplier Relationships And Contract Management
- Supplier Identification and Vetting
- Negotiation and Contract Management
- Supplier Performance Evaluation
- Lead and manage the end-to-end Request for Proposal (RFP) process
Team Leadership And Development
- Team Management, development, and alignment with departmental objectives
- Collaboration, communication, and coaching on strategy
Financial Management And Control
- Cost Optimization
- Financial Reporting and Forecasting
Risk Management And Compliance
- Risk Identification and Mitigation
- Contract Compliance and Ethics
Procurement Process Improvement
- Process evaluation and optimization
- Technology integration management
- Management of change initiatives
Collaboration With Cross-Functional Teams
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- Stakeholder Management
- Demand Forecasting
Benefits
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.
Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
