Director of Purchasing

Purchasing Director

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 required
• NetSuite 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