Job Description
How you Will Power our Purpose (Job Summary)
As a Procurement Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in our organization, responsible for the strategic sourcing and efficient ordering of products at optimal value and price. Your keen attention to detail, exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate effectively within diverse group settings will be instrumental in achieving our procurement goals.
How You Will Make an Impact (Essential Functions)

• Prepare and issue purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work closely with vendors to negotiate pricing, terms, and ensure a stable supply chain.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for various products and services.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to understand and address supply needs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to foster collaboration and mutual benefit.
• Regularly assess supplier performance and address any issues proactively.
• Monitor specified inventory levels to meet organizational needs.
• Ensure timely deliveries and address any logistics challenges.
• Analyze spend data to optimize procurement strategies and achieve the best pricing.
• Lead by example in promoting the YMCA's mission, vision, and values.
• Serve as an ambassador for the organization with internal and external stakeholders.
• Be the ultimate storyteller of the YMCA's work and culture.
• Promote the YMCA's brand and values within the community and among stakeholders.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.

What You Bring to the Community Enterprise

• High School diploma/GED required.A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.
• Professional experience of 1-2 years using Microsoft 365 tools. Preferred, but not required, 1-2 years of purchasing and inventory experience.
• You quickly learn from failure and value feedback in the effort to continuously improve.
• You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and you can work well with others.
• You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively.
• You build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging by leveraging people's differences as strengths.
• You are a master at planning projects and timelines and imparting those organizational needs to others to drive results.
• You hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments.

Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
About Us
The Greater Austin YMCA is a nonprofit community enterprise with a vision to cultivate thriving communities across Central Texas where every person benefits from an empowered and well-educated childhood , equitable access to opportunities , resulting in an elevated quality of life and the promise of a sustainable future . Founded in 1953 and anchored in three Central Texas counties, the Y has served close to 500,000 people and provided more than $30M in financial assistance and program subsidies over the past 10 years. We operate 8 community centers and Camp Moody along with 6 early childhood education centers, 60 afterschool programs on school campuses in four districts, and 20 summer camps, with 1500 staff team members, 1000 volunteers, and a $47M annual operating budget.
Additional Information:
The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We Take Care of Our People

• Benefit from a free household YMCA membership, enriching both your life and the lives of others.
• Access retirement planning options to secure your future.
• Enhance your skills through participation in learning and development workshops.
• Exclusive cell phone plan discounts for AT T and T-Mobile/Sprint users.
• Discounts on programs and services to make your YMCA experience even more rewarding.