Director of Purchasing

Job description

Position Summary The Director of Purchasing serves as BRC’s centralized procurement authority, responsible for the leadership, governance, and day-to-day management of the organization’s purchasing and procurement activities. Reporting to Chief Administrative Officer, this role oversees the full procurement lifecycle—from planning and solicitation through contract execution, payment coordination, and compliance—ensuring all purchasing activities are conducted in a fair, transparent, and cost-effective manner consistent with NYC, New York State, funder, and organizational requirements. Duties/Responsibilities: The Director plays a critical role in strengthening internal controls, optimizing procurement systems, and promoting supplier diversity while supporting BRC’s operational and mission-driven goals. Procurement Strategy & Governance: - Serve as the organization’s centralized authority for purchasing and procurement activities across all departments. - Develop, implement, and maintain agency-wide procurement policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with organizational and financial objectives. - Establish procurement goals, performance metrics, and reporting frameworks. - Par...