Strategic Procurement Manager

VeraData

2d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead vendor selection and pricing for the development and execution of marketing campaigns across various media channels, including digital, print, and direct mail. Collaborating with internal teams and external vendors, you will contribute to the overall success of fundraising and engagement programs for local, national, and international nonprofit clients. In this position, you will be responsible to ensure campaigns are bid and awarded to the best fit partners at a competitive price. Trafficking work to our supplier network, you will help keep jobs on schedule, error-free and within budget. The position requires a high degree of knowledge with lettershop and print production technologies, competitive bidding, and good communication skills. Acuity offers a competitive salary and benefits package, remote work, flexible hours, and an entrepreneurial environment to succeed in. If you are a team player with a positive attitude, innovative ideas, and a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality, we hope to hear from you!

Requirements

5+ years’ experience with agency production traffic: proofs, approvals, managing art & data files.
5+ years’ experience bidding print production, preferably in the non-profit industry.
Current and up-to-date understanding of Litho printing methods, Digital printing methods, data processing, personalization, mail shop operations and postage.
Knowledge of project collaboration software – ie. Basecamp, Teamwork, Asana etc.
Demonstrated project management and organizational skills to manage competing deadlines.
Hands on problem-solving approach to challenges.
Ability to multi-task and develop project plans for multiple clients.
Possess a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment; includes working with a broad range of clients and team members.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit fundraising and/or agency experience preferred, with a strong background in direct mail, print production, and lettershop processes.

Responsibilities

Manage project schedules and meet deadlines: set, synchronize and drive schedules in cooperation with the client, internal team, and external suppliers.
Liaison with management, internal departments, and vendors/suppliers to troubleshoot problems and provide innovative solutions.
Traffic proofs and approvals, manage art and data files between agency to vendor.
Be flexible and proactive.
Conduct competitive bidding, awarding projects to vendors that can meet schedules and stay within budget.
Analyze print, data, and mailing information for efficiency and to reduce costs; provide cost savings recommendations and develop ongoing relationships with suppliers and internal stake holders.
Collaborate with account teams to find cost-saving measures.
Escalate vendor performance issues internally and facilitate solutions.
Contribute to continuous improvement in the processes.
Adhere to required timelines for all projects.
Recognize specific needs of each client.
Communicate to account teams on campaign production status.