Centralized Procurement Specialist

Paycom - ATS; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services seeks a Centralized Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing across the organization, from office supplies to vendor services, ensuring cost-effective acquisitions aligned with our mission.

You will coordinate procurement requests, onboard vendors, monitor supplier performance, and ensure compliance with funding requirements while delivering outstanding customer service and operational support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 2–5 years procurement, purchasing, accounts payable, or supply chain experience.
• Experience using ERP or procurement systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in centralized procurement model (preferred).
• Advanced Excel or data analysis skills (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing requests from departments across the organization.
• Coordinate procurement of supplies, furniture, client-support resources, gift cards, and operational materials.
• Partner with vendors to secure quality products, competitive pricing, and excellent service.
• Support vendor onboarding, contract management, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, funding requirements, and procurement standards.
• Help track inventory, donations, purchasing metrics, and procurement records.
• Collaborate with teams to provide purchasing support and customer service.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase cost savings.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

2–5 years procurement

ERP procurement systems

Organizational skills

Prioritization in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Admin McMillan - Cincinnati, OH 45206, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $70,400.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Make Every Purchase Matter

At Lighthouse Youth & Family Services, every dollar spent helps create brighter futures for children, families, and communities. We're looking for a detail-oriented, service-focused, and resource-savvy Centralized Procurement Specialist to help ensure our teams have the supplies, resources, and vendor partnerships they need to make a meaningful impact every day.

If you enjoy finding the best solutions, building strong vendor relationships, managing multiple priorities, and helping an organization operate efficiently, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As our Centralized Procurement Specialist, you'll be the go-to resource for purchasing and procurement across the organization. You'll help deliver everything from office supplies and groceries to furniture, client support items, and vendor services, ensuring purchases are timely, cost-effective, and aligned with our mission.

In This Role, You Will:

• Manage purchasing requests from departments across the organization
• Coordinate procurement of supplies, furniture, client-support resources, gift cards, and operational materials
• Partner with vendors to secure quality products, competitive pricing, and exceptional service
• Support vendor onboarding, contract management, and supplier performance monitoring
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, funding requirements, and procurement standards
• Help track inventory, donations, purchasing metrics, and procurement records
• Collaborate with teams across the agency to provide outstanding customer service and purchasing support
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase cost savings while supporting our mission [Centralize...cialist RD | Word]

What Makes You Successful

• Organized and highly detail-oriented
• A strong relationship builder
• Comfortable juggling multiple priorities
• Skilled at problem solving and finding practical solutions
• Passionate about customer service
• Data-driven and process-minded
• Committed to responsible stewardship of organizational resources

Qualifications: What You'll Bring

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 2 to 5 years of procurement, purchasing, accounts payable, or supply chain experience
• Experience using ERP or procurement systems
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Experience working in a centralized procurement model
• Knowledge of sourcing, contract administration, and procurement best practices
• Experience in a nonprofit, healthcare, public sector, or mission-driven organization
• Familiarity with grant-funded or donor-funded purchasing
• Advanced Excel or data analysis skills

Why Join Lighthouse?

At Lighthouse, your work directly supports programs that strengthen families, empower youth, and build stronger communities. You'll join a collaborative team that values innovation, stewardship, accountability, and service. Every purchase you coordinate helps ensure our staff have the tools they need to change lives.

If you're ready to combine operational excellence with meaningful purpose, we'd love to meet you.