Supply Chain Manager

We are seeking a dedicated Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimize procurement and supply chain operations within the not-for-profit sector. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor optimization, and stakeholder management to ensure efficient and cost-effective processes.

Client Details

This organization operates within the not-for-profit sector, focusing on impactful initiatives that contribute to societal betterment. As a medium-sized organization, it provides a collaborative environment that values innovation and operational excellence.

Description

• Develop written policies and procedures to improve efficiency in the Supply Chain and ensure compliance throughout the organization
• Define and track KPIs and performance metrics to support continuous improvement
• Own demand planning and forecasting aligned to school needs/calendar
• Manage cross-functional teams with diverse stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of large-scale projects
• Develop and manage sourcing and procurement strategies for each managed category and execute against them (RFPs, RFQs, contract drafting and negotiation, etc.), with a focus on total value (cost, service levels, quality, risk)
• Develop the optimum inventory levels at the schools and create and establish a customized distribution model, inclusive of both centralized and decentralized procured products
• Upgrade processes to best-in-class
• Continually drive down the total cost of distributing and handling goods through process efficiency.
• Manage inventory movement between locations, and track and identify materials across the entire network.

Profile

• 7 - 10 years of experience in supply chain management with meaningful sourcing and procurement experience
• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree a PLUS
• CIPS and/or CPSM a PLUS
• An excellence reflex, with consistently high standards, sharp attention to detail, and clear, concise communication.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving ability; can quickly diagnose issues, simplify complexity, and drive practical solutions.
• Strong vendor relationship and communication skills
• A track record of leading significant work and delivering extraordinary results, not just maintaining existing processes.
• Sound judgment and strong ownership in fast-moving, ambiguous environments; able to move work forward independently and raise the bar for others.
• Resilience, maturity, and openness to feedback; secure enough to adapt, improve, and stay effective under pressure.
• An entrepreneurial mindset; willing to take smart risks, challenge outdated ways of working, and build better systems from the ground up.
• Strong planning and operational discipline; able to design and manage inventory, distribution, and fulfillment processes with rigor.
• The ability to influence and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including
• vendors, school-based teams, and network staff.
• Comfort with systems and technology, including the ability to learn new tools quickly and use them to improve visibility, control, and execution.

Job Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $120,000 to $130,000 USD.
• Annual Bonus Incentive
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous PTO policy
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful initiatives in the not-for-profit sector.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.

If you're ready to make a difference and advance your career as a Supply Chain Manager, we encourage you to apply.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.