NFPA
Safety • Education • Research
NFPA is the National Fire Protection Association, a global organization dedicated to eliminating death, injury, and property loss due to fire, electrical, and related hazards. For over 125 years, NFPA has been developing and disseminating hundreds of consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks. These documents are developed by experts from the globe, ensuring a uniform level of safety. Apart from providing codes and standards, NFPA offers training, certification, and education to professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills in safety. The organization also actively engages in public education and research to continually address emerging safety issues worldwide.
201 - 500 employees
Founded 1896
📚 Education
Procurement Manager
Job not on LinkedIn
October 31
NFPA
Safety • Education • Research
NFPA is the National Fire Protection Association, a global organization dedicated to eliminating death, injury, and property loss due to fire, electrical, and related hazards. For over 125 years, NFPA has been developing and disseminating hundreds of consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks. These documents are developed by experts from the globe, ensuring a uniform level of safety. Apart from providing codes and standards, NFPA offers training, certification, and education to professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills in safety. The organization also actively engages in public education and research to continually address emerging safety issues worldwide.
201 - 500 employees
Founded 1896
📚 Education
📋 Description
• Lead procurement of all printed materials, including books, packaging, marketing collateral, and signage • Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with domestic and international suppliers • Negotiate contracts, pricing, SLAs, and terms to ensure cost-effective and high-quality output • Manage the RFQ/RFP processes to ensure competitive pricing, value-added services, and alignment with quality expectations • Establish and oversee supplier governance frameworks, performance KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives • Proactively manage production risks and issues resolution across suppliers and projects • Contribute to the development and execution of global print strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals, market expansion, and regional print capabilities • Stay current on print industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable materials • Determine optimal print methods (e.g., offset vs. digital) based on quantity, cost, lead time, and application • Assess factors such as project complexity, color sensitivity, and production risk to determine when hard copy proofs or press checks are warranted • Define and uphold quality standards for printed products and collateral, serving as the point of consultation when production quality is in question • Collaborate with finance, inventory, and operations teams to align print procurement with demand forecast and lifecycle strategies • Provide strategic input to inventory and demand planning through informed supplier lead times, capacity constraints, and historical print trends • Collaborate with finance and operations to manage annual and project-specific budgets • Track procurement spend, analyze market trends, and report on supplier performance to support informed financial and sourcing decisions • Assess and drive savings through supplier consolidation, competitive bidding, volume leverage and alternative material sourcing and without compromising quality • Direct responsible sourcing practices, ensuring all print suppliers comply with brand values and sustainability goals • Work with legal and operations to ensure print materials meet all regulatory and environmental standards
🎯 Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field • 7+ years of procurement experience, with a focus on print buying or marketing procurement • Proven history of managing supplier relationships, negotiations, and contract management • Strong knowledge of print production processes, paper stocks, and finishing techniques • Experience in inventory management systems and supply chain optimization, with a focus on supporting global printing operations • Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities • Proficiency in procurement software and inventory management tools • Knowledge of NetSuite a plus.
🏖️ Benefits
• Competitive compensation • Comprehensive, best-in-class benefits
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