Purchasing Manager

Position: Purchasing Manager - YMCA of the North Shore
Location: Rial Side

Are you a detail-oriented professional with strong purchasing, vendor management, and relationship-building skills? Do you enjoy creating efficient systems, managing multiple priorities, and helping organizations maximize their resources? If so, the YMCA of the North Shore may have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are seeking a collaborative and proactive Purchasing Manager to support purchasing operations across our association. This role plays a key part in ensuring responsible stewardship of resources by coordinating purchasing activities, managing vendor relationships, supporting contract administration, and promoting efficient, cost-conscious purchasing practices across multiple YMCA branches and affiliated entities.

Working closely with Finance, Facilities, Operations, Housing, and branch leadership teams, the Purchasing Manager helps ensure that purchasing processes are streamlined, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals.

What You'll DoVendor Management & Purchasing Evaluate and maintain relationships with vendors based on quality, service, pricing, and organizational needs

Coordinate purchasing activities and support vendor selection and onboarding processes

Partner with vendors to ensure timely ordering, delivery, and issue resolution

Support vendor agreements and participate in contract discussions as needed

Purchasing Operations & Cost Management Review and support purchasing requests in accordance with established guidelines and preferred vendor agreements

Promote consistent purchasing practices across the association

Partner with local YMCA teams to address purchasing needs and operational challenges

Support efforts to maximize value while maintaining quality and service standards

Systems, Records & Compliance Maintain accurate vendor records, purchasing documentation, and system data Utilize purchasing and financial systems to track activity and ensure data accuracy

Support internal audits, reviews, and reporting requirements

Ensure purchasing practices align with organizational policies and procedures

Collaboration & Process Improvement Work closely with Finance, Facilities, Housing, Operations, and branch teams to support organizational needs

Provide guidance and support related to purchasing processes and procedures

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance vendor performance

Serve as a trusted resource for purchasing-related questions and best practices

What We're Looking For Experience in purchasing, procurement, vendor management, operations, finance, or a related field

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

Experience working with purchasing, accounting, or enterprise management systems

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse teams

Commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

Why Work at the Y?

At the YMCA of the North Shore, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

We offer:

Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs

Health and dental insurance for eligible employees

Paid training and professional development opportunities

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Two weeks of paid vacation, plus generous sick and personal time Retirement plan with a 12% employer contribution (once vested, no match required)
Employer-paid life insuranceA collaborative and supportive work environment

If you're looking for an opportunity to combine your operational expertise, financial stewardship, and relationship-building skills in a role that supports meaningful community impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience; purchasing experience strongly preferred

Strong computer proficiency, including Excel, with the ability to quickly learn new systems

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team Highly organized with the…