Procurement Leader

PROCUREMENT LEADER (Permanent) Our client, local nonprofit in WNY, is seeking a Procurement Leader to join their team. This position is open due to an upcoming retirement and is a great opportunity to have a direct impact on the organization. This role reports directly to the CFO. Responsibilities: Manage the complete lifecycle of vendor contracts, from initial drafting and negotiation through renewal, compliance oversight, and final closeout Manage roughly 200 vendors at a time, with around 30 that repeat often, developing productive & professional relationships to ultimately favor the organization Remain up to date with legal/compliance guidelines & restrictions in order to effectively review/negotiate contracts Conduct strategic vendor selection while leading RFP & RFQ processes Regularly monitor vendor performance to ensure contract compliance Analyze data regarding purchasing trends, spending, etc. to identify cost saving opportunities Lead and mentor a small purchasing team, prov...