Project and Procurement Associate

About Success Academy
As the fastest-growing, highest-performing charter school network in New York State, Success Academy has reimagined public education. Nationally recognized for achieving exceptional academic results for students from all backgrounds and zip codes, we have developed an innovative K-12 school model that prepares current and future generations of children with the subject mastery and skills necessary to succeed in college and life.

Success Academy’s commitment to world-class schooling goes beyond delivering high-quality instruction. It requires the creation of schools that are beautiful, engaging, inspiring, and highly functional. With rapid growth, Success Academy seeks an entrepreneurial, resilient, and ambitious Project & Procurement Associate to join our fast-paced, forward-thinking team.

Responsibilities:

This role is a dual role combining procurement activities and project management activities. Working within our central Network office, the Project & Procurement Associate has an excellent knowledge of Project Management and experience in supply chain and procurement day to day activities. The Project & Procurement Associate will report directly to a Leader on the  Supply Chain team. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, support, and manage cross-functional projects involving procurement, logistics, and supply chain operations, applying PMI-based project management methodologies.

• Participate in Projects overseeing supplier sourcing, price negotiation, supplier management, and contract negotiation.

• Manage and update procurement systems, Coupa,  ensuring accurate, up-to-date data for decision-making.

• Track all inventory through the supply chain, from PO placement through production, transit, and delivery to the destination.

• Support developing and maintaining project plans, budgets, timelines, and risk management frameworks for supply chain initiatives.

• Drive innovation and process improvements, demonstrating an entrepreneurial approach to solving challenges and taking calculated risks.

• Support and improve material management functions, including inventory control, warehousing, logistics, and receiving.

• Execute new or improved purchasing and material management processes to enhance efficiency and performance.

• Work closely with school operation teams and other network departments to ensure the timely delivery of materials required for instructional excellence.

• Define and track performance metrics to measure and evaluate supply chain and project outcomes.

• Communicate project updates and procurement strategies clearly, concisely, and persuasively to stakeholders at all levels.

• Foster resilience and openness when navigating obstacles, ensuring projects stay on track despite challenges.

Qualifications:

A successful applicant will have the following experiences and characteristics:

• Preference for candidates with the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) designation.

• PMP Certification (Project Management Institute), while not required, candidates possessing it will receive preference.

• 2–3 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or project management, preferably in a high-expectations environment.

• Strong knowledge of procurement practices, supply chain logistics, and vendor management.

• Proven success in managing cross-functional projects with complex timelines and deliverables.

• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and procurement systems.

• Hands-on experience using Monday.com or similar project management software to track, manage, and deliver projects.

• Advanced skills with spreadsheets, including Google Sheets and MS Excel.

• Impeccable communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to interface with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

• Highly collaborative, flexible, and feedback-oriented with a strong sense of initiative and customer service.
  Organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

To join our team, please upload a cover letter and resume that outlines your candidacy. Your cover letter should explain in detail your qualifications for the position. Resumes without cover letters will not be reviewed.