Procurement Manager at Volunteers Of America, Utah

Description

Schedule: Full time, benefits-eligible!

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage. Health savings account. 403b retirement plan with employer match (50% match up to 3%).
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees
• 33 paid days off: 11 observed paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 10 vacation days to start. Vacation increases to 12 days after 1 year, 15 days after 2 years, and more at 5 and 9 years of service.
  • Sick and vacation time accrue hourly per pay period.
• $50,000 in employer-paid life insurance; additional coverage available.
• Employee Referral Program including cash bonuses and paid time off.

Mission

Volunteers of America, Utah provides community-supported paths for those who are vulnerable to improve their lives and increase their self-reliance. In alignment with our mission, VOA Utah encourages individuals with lived experience to apply. We recognize that a person’s life experiences can provide firsthand knowledge relevant to being successful in the work that we do.

About Us

We value compassion. The response to the suffering of others motivates our desire to help and alleviate suffering. We accept and include everyone. Every person has the right to feel accepted and be included in their communities. We make a difference. The work of Volunteers of America, Utah is carried out with the aim of making a difference in the lives of clients, volunteers, staff and supporters. We value integrity, an uncompromising adherence to honesty and strong moral principles; we act with truth, accuracy, and accountability. We seek to be accountable to our clients and our communities for the work we do and the results we seek to achieve. We have hope. VOA Utah is underpinned by optimism and hope that individuals, families, and communities can be influenced for the better and that change is always possible.  

Why Join Us

At VOA Utah, your work directly supports programs that change lives. You’ll join a mission-driven organization and you’ll have the opportunity to create lasting impact through smarter, more sustainable procurement practices.

The Role

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the organization’s centralized purchasing strategy. This position ensures cost-effective, ethical, and compliant acquisition of goods and services across all VOA Utah programs. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in vendor management, regulatory compliance, and procurement systems to help us maximize impact while stretching limited resources.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement standardized procurement policies and procedures across multiple programs and locations
   
• Centralize purchasing to streamline processes, improve vendor relationships, and reduce duplication
   
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local procurement regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
   
• Negotiate contracts, nonprofit discounts, and bulk pricing to maximize organizational value
   
• Oversee vendor selection, evaluation, and long-term relationship management
   
• Use procurement software/ERP systems to manage purchase orders, approvals, and reporting
   
• Provide training to staff on procurement processes and internal controls
   
• Track procurement metrics, savings, and vendor performance to inform organizational strategy

Requirements

 Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of procurement experience with centralized purchasing systems; nonprofit or human services experience preferred
• Strong understanding of procurement principles, practices and methodologies
• Demonstrated success negotiating with vendors and managing procurement processes

 Required Skills and Competencies 

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical, problem-solving and process improvement skills
• Highly organized, strong attention to details and accuracy
• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills 
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proficiency with procurement software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in systems, databases, and accounting software
• Ability to uphold professional boundaries, confidentiality regulations, agency policies and procedures, and interact in a professional manner with a diverse workforce and the public.
• Willingness to accept supervision and direction
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and have a clean driving record. 

 Physical Demands 

• Work is primarily performed in an office setting at the Administration Office.
• Requires use of computer screens for extended periods.