Procurement Analyst at Lantern Community Services Inc – New York, New York

Reports to: Vice President of Procurement

Location: Manhattan, NY – Corporate Office (with periodic site visits)

Status & Hours: Full-time, onsite. Hours may vary based on program operations and event needs.

Who We Are: Lantern Community Services helps New Yorkers impacted by homelessness move from surviving to thriving by pairing safe, supportive housing with wraparound services that build lasting stability and independence. If you believe a steady home can be the start of everything else, you’ll fit right in with our mission-first team. Lantern was also recognized as a Top 2025 Workplace by City & State New York - a great place to do meaningful work with people who care!

Where You Will Work: This role is based primarily at Lantern’s headquarters in Manhattan and supports multiple program sites. Occasional local travel may be required to support off-site or community-based events.

About The Role

The Procurement Analyst supports Lantern Community Services’ procurement operations. This role ensures the timely, compliant, and cost-effective purchasing of goods and services that support shelter operations, housing stability programs, and administrative functions. The Procurement Analyst works closely with Program, Site Operations, Finance/Procurement, and vendors to manage purchase orders, invoices, vendor coordination, and procurement compliance in alignment with organizational and funder requirements.

Essential Functions:

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Experience

Work Environment: This position operates primarily in an office setting, with occasional visits to supportive housing and shelter sites. The role supports programs serving individuals who may experience homelessness, mental illness, substance use, disability, HIV/AIDS, and other chronic illnesses.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, climb stairs, and lift or move up to 10 pounds occasionally.

Note: Lantern Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Lantern Community Services (Lantern) values the diversity of all our clients, staff, Board of Directors, and partners. By bringing diverse individuals and viewpoints together, we create more vibrant, healthy, and just communities.