Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running the largest, fastest-growing, and highest-performing network of public charter schools in New York City takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure each child in NYC has access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through the doors of one of our 59 schools in NYC a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.
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 Supply Chain PMO 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.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.
Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.
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What We Do
Since 2006, Success Academy has tackled educational inequities head-on by providing exceptional public education for 20,000 K-12 students in New York City. Our network of over 50 free public charter schools is looking for diverse, ambitious, talented people like you to join our team!
Starting on your first day, you’ll receive world-class training and mentorship while working in a collaborative environment with passionate colleagues. As part of the Success Academy team, you will have ample growth opportunities within our network — including leadership roles.
Success Academy is seeking candidates from all majors and backgrounds. All interviews are virtual, and a degree in Education is not required to teach. If you graduated or will be graduating with a bachelor's degree between Dec 2023 and Dec 2024, we encourage you to apply!
We encourage you to look at our current openings and consider applying.
