Procurement Research Manager

National Association of State Procurement Officials; Lexington (KY); Remote; USD 74,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading association is seeking a Procurement Research Manager to join their Professional Development team. This role involves leading research efforts, developing educational resources, and ensuring content accuracy in public procurement. Ideal candidates will have experience in procurement, professional writing skills, and a passion for public service.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in public procurement.
• Knowledge of national procurement and/or supply chain management best practices.
• Certification in public procurement or contract management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and contributes to publications and content development.
• Conducts research to ensure content accuracy.
• Communicates and collaborates with supervisors and staff.

Skills

Professional writing skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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JOB TITLE: Procurement Research Manager

EMPLOYER: National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)

DEPARTMENT: Research and Innovation

LOCATION: Remote

REPORTS TO: Director of Research

GRADE: 10

SALARY: $74,250 - $87,250

Summary

The Procurement Research Manager is a member of the NASPO Professional Development team. This position is responsible for providing procurement expertise in the development of research and educational resources. This includes collaborating with staff researchers, instructional designers, and other members of the Professional Development Team to create content for courses, training, and research products that advance the public procurement profession.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversees and directly contributes to all stages of publications and content development, specializing inpublic procurement expertise.
• Develops, writes, and contributes to NASPO publications and resources, including blog articles, toolkits,and other work products.
• Conducts research, including focus groups, surveys, and literature reviews, to ensure content is accurateand consistent with industry best practices.
• Responds to internal and external requests for information and expertise.
• Maintains knowledge of issues impacting the NASPO membership and procurement profession.
• Provides pre-conference support in the development of relevant and engaging programming.
• Attends and supports the delivery of NASPO Conferences and Events.
• Conducts in-person and virtual presentations at NASPO and strategic partner conferences.
• Represents NASPO on strategic partner work groups and committees; contributes expertise and assistsin the development of written publications. Provides excellent customer service to association members.
• Applies project management best practices to ensure successful and timely completion of projectdeliverables.
• Communicates and collaborates regularly with supervisors and other staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
  
  

Approximate Travel Time: 6-8 trips per year

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three or more years of experience in public procurement. State procurement experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated strong professional writing skills.
• Demonstrated strong professional verbal and presentation skills.
• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or related public procurement or contract management certification preferred.
• Project management skills; highly organized and detail oriented.
• An ideal candidate should be knowledgeable and passionate about public procurement.
• Knowledge of national procurement and/or supply chain management best practices.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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