Strategic Procurement Manager

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Job Title: Strategic Procurement Manager
Location-Type: Remote (must work EST hours) EST or CST ONLY
Start Date: ASAP (target early-to-mid June)
Duration: Permanent
Compensation Range: $80,000-$95,000
Benefits: The position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), PTO
Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Job Description:
This role serves as a critical operational and procurement partner, bridging internal account teams, creative teams, data operations, and external production vendors to ensure fundraising campaigns are executed efficiently, accurately, and on budget.

Job Summary
•Manage production timelines and oversee the full vendor bidding and selection process across direct mail, print, and integrated marketing campaigns
•Source and negotiate with vendors, gather competitive bids, calculate pricing and margins, and recommend go-to-market pricing strategies
•Coordinate proofs, approvals, and seamless communication across internal stakeholders and external nonprofit agency clients throughout the production lifecycle
•Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive operational excellence while maintaining strong supplier relationships
•Interpret and apply print specifications, manufacturing techniques, and packaging and material production processes to ensure production feasibility
•Collaborate cross-functionally with account, creative, and data operations teams to support campaign execution from pricing through production handoff
•Translate technical production language into clear, accessible communication for client-facing interactions

Minimum Requirements:
•5 years of experience in direct mail production, print manufacturing, or production procurement
•Demonstrated experience in vendor sourcing, bid management, and pricing and margin calculation
•Strong knowledge of print specifications, manufacturing technologies, and direct mail package production processes
•Experience working with or for nonprofit fundraising agencies or agency-facing production environments
•Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:
•Background at a direct mail production company, print management firm, or nonprofit fundraising agency
•Experience with project management tools and production workflow systems
•Ability to speak technically about production methods, materials, embossing, foil, and related specifications
•Familiarity with packaging and material production processes beyond standard print