Director, Procurement

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives and nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.  

 

 

The Director, Procurement is a key member of the Mission Support Team and will oversee CCAC's sourcing capabilities and vendor management. Reporting to the Chief People Officer (CPO), and working in partnership with the General Counsel, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of all Procurement-related systems, policies, best practices and reporting in support of CCAC's purchasing and vendor decisions.

 

 

Role Responsibilities:

 

• Leads and Enhances Procurement Operations: Strategically plans, implements, and continuously improves procurement and contracting processes, including vendor pre-qualification, interviews, selection, negotiation of business terms, and lifecycle vendor management to ensure efficiency, transparency, and alignment with organizational goals.

• Oversees Budget Alignment and Spending Plans: Manages and updates the procurement spending plan in coordination with department leads, ensuring all procurement requests are financially sound, aligned with evolving organizational priorities, and compliant with budgetary constraints.

• Develops and Enforces Procurement Policies: Collaborates with the CPO, CFO, and General Counsel to design, implement, and monitor procurement policies, procedures, and risk mitigation strategies that uphold legal compliance, ethical standards, and best practices, while supporting CCAC's mission, values, and strategic objectives.

• Drives Strategic Sourcing and Performance Optimization: Conducts market analysis and cost-benefit evaluations to identify opportunities for cost reduction and value creation; negotiates favorable contract terms and develops KPIs and performance metrics to monitor procurement effectiveness and vendor accountability.

• Supports Strategic Planning and Organizational Development: Contributes to the creation of annual procurement plans and performance evaluations, supports cross-functional initiatives, and takes on additional responsibilities as needed to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Completes other duties as assigned.

 

 

Team Responsibilities:

• Exhibit alignment with the team's clear goals that are mission-focused, grounded in Catholic Charities history, and tied to action. 

• Contribute to a joy-filled culture built upon respect and inclusion, team pride, and community spirit. 

• Collaborate effectively to support excellent process, accountability, and constructive conflict. 

• Demonstrate a commitment to growth through learning, forgiveness, and reflection.

 

 

Living Our Values:

• Courageous Compassion: Welcome and serve all with an open heart, empathic listening, and a commitment to radical hospitality. 

• Solidarity: Embrace shared humanity by celebrating and giving voice to our differences and choosing the path of collaboration and inclusion. 

• Faith-filled Hope and Joy: Uplift each other in times of darkness and celebrate together in times of light, leaning in with humility, humor, and hope. 

• Meaningful and Measurable Impact: Meet human need with love, balance immediate action with lasting change, and act with accountability through dialogue, analyses, and reflection.

 

 

Physical Requirements:

• Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling or standing multiple times a day.

• Push and pull objects up to 25 pounds.

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