Senior Purchasing Coordinator

Why Join ChildCareGroup Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup’s (CCG) mission is to drive generational change by advancing early learning, family stability, and workforce opportunity. At CCG, we believe strong operations create stronger outcomes. Join a mission-driven team where your leadership in purchasing and project coordination helps maximize resources and support services that change lives. Why This Role Matters The Senior Purchasing Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting ChildCareGroup's mission by leading complex purchasing activities, coordinating procurement projects, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and state requirements. This position partners with departments across the organization to develop procurement strategies, manage purchasing timelines, and help maximize resources that support high-quality services for children and families. What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate purchasing projects from planning through completion, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.
• Partner with internal departments to develop procurement strategies and identify purchasing needs.
• Manage high-value and complex purchasing transactions while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Maintain procurement records, contracts, and supporting documentation to ensure audit readiness.
• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to facilitate successful purchasing outcomes and resolve procurement issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, increase efficiency, and reduce risk.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on purchasing procedures, procurement best practices, and compliance requirements.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Public Administration, or a related field required; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration, project coordination, or a related field.
• Experience managing procurement projects and coordinating multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of purchasing principles, contract administration practices, and vendor management

ChildCareGroup is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.