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

Hybrid-Remote Position: available for candidates residing in PA, DE, MD, NJ, and VA.

Up to 25% Travel to our Lafayette Hill, PA location required.

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!

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
Master’s degree (MBA or similar) is preferred but not required.
At least 8-10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership or management role.
Procurement or supply chain management experience in a human services or related field strongly preferred.
Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization across multiple categories.