Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 Annually


The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented IT Budget and Procurement Specialist to join our Information Technology team. This role is critical in ensuring the effective management of the IT department's budgeting and procurement processes, supporting our mission to strengthen communities through technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial planning, budget management, and procurement, with a deep understanding of IT products and services.

Key Responsibilities:

Budget Management:

• Develop and manage the annual budget for the IT department, including forecasting, monitoring, and reporting on expenditures.

• ​Work closely with IT leadership to identify budgetary needs and allocate resources effectively.

• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support decision-making and cost optimization.

• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.

• Incident Response

Procurement:

• Lead the procurement process for IT hardware, software, and services, including vendor research, quotation requests, and contract negotiations.

• ​Manage vendor relationships, ensuring quality of service, compliance with contracts, and cost-effectiveness.

• Coordinate with the legal department to ensure contracts and agreements meet organizational standards and requirements.

• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of IT assets and manage the lifecycle of IT equipment.

Collaboration and Reporting:

• Collaborate with IT team members and other departments to understand technology needs and priorities.

• Prepare regular reports on budget status, procurement activities, and cost-saving initiatives for senior management.

• Participate in IT strategy planning sessions to align budgeting and procurement with organizational goals.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Or equivalent work experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in budgeting, financial planning, and procurement, preferably in an IT environment.

• Strong understanding of IT products and services.

• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.

• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.