Manager of Procurement & Facilities Operations (Full-Time)

About Grameen America

Grameen America is a nonprofit microfinance organization dedicated to helping low-income women entrepreneurs build businesses to enable upward financial mobility. We envision an inclusive society in which all entrepreneurs, regardless of gender, race or income, have access to fair and affordable financial services. We provide affordable capital, credit- and asset-building, education and peer support to enable our members to boost their business income, create jobs and transform communities.

Founded by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus in 2008, Grameen America is now the fastest growing nonprofit microfinance organization in the U.S., having achieved tremendous milestones in its first 16 years of operations, investing $5 billion in 220,000 low-income women entrepreneurs while demonstrating measurable impact. Our members have repaid their loans at a rate of over 99% and have become economic drivers in their communities. For more information, please visit grameenamerica.org.

Job Overview

The Manager of Procurement & Facilities Operations will play a critical role in helping Grameen America scale its operation efficiently and sustainably. Reporting to the organization’s Financial Controller, the Procurement Manager will be responsible for overseeing all procurement activities and managing the organization’s physical branch infrastructure. This position ensures that purchasing and facilities operations align with the organization's operational and financial strategy, and its compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will combine strategic planning and negotiation skills with hands-on execution, to ensure cost-effective operations across the organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage company-wide procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective and timely acquisition of goods and services.
• Create and maintain procurement policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast purchasing needs, manage RFPs, negotiate vendor contracts, and monitor supplier performance.
• Active participation in the annual budgeting process for General & Administrative expenses.
• Track and report on procurement metrics, identifying and executing opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Oversee purchase order workflows, approvals, and budget alignment.
• Manage the organization’s insurance program and relationship with brokers.
• Manage the organization’s relationship and functioning of the corporate card and expense management platform.
• Manage the organization's employee travel program and select and implement a travel system.
• Manage all aspects of the organization’s physical branch environments, including lease administration, repairs, renovations, safety, and cleanliness.
• Serve as primary liaison with landlords and service vendors.
• Secure new office spaces, oversee office moves, space planning, furniture procurement, and setup of new or reconfigured workspaces.
• Coordinate the procurement and distribution of office supplies, equipment, and facility-related services.
• Supervise and develop a team member who will report to this position.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or equivalent. A master's degree in related field a plus,
• Over 5 years' experience in procurement or facilities management.
• Experience with supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven project management skills and ability to work cross functionally.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with lease management and negotiations a plus.
• Experience with Sage Intacct a plus.
• Experience implementing and managing procurement software a plus.
• Fluency in Spanish a plus.
• Living in the New York Tri-State Area is required.

TRAVEL:

Attend quarterly staff meetings in New York City required. Travel to field branches as required.

What We Offer You:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Generous Paid Time Off options for vacation, sick, and personal days
• Paid Holiday Schedule
• 401K retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness platform with 2 free coaching sessions a month
• Opportunity for advancement
• And more!

Grameen America is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. Grameen America employment decisions are based on job requirements and individual skills and qualifications without regard to the applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Grameen America, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.

Must be able to legally work in the U.S.

Visa sponsorship not provided.