Procurement Manager

The National Fire Protection Association’s mission is to help save lives and reduce loss with information, knowledge, and passion. Established in 1896, we are dedicated to the elimination of death, injury, and property and economic loss due to fire, electrical, and related hazards. The Association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission.

To better meet the needs of those who rely on our information and knowledge to keep people and property safe, we are amidst a transformation to expand our influence and further our safety mission. We are becoming increasingly digital and global to grow, thrive, and save more lives from fire, electrical, and other hazards. To accomplish this, we need effective leaders at all levels of the Association who understand what we are striving for, why it is important, and how to execute our vision and who passionately want to see NFPA through this important stage. It is an exciting and empowering time to work at NFPA.

NFPA is looking to add a Procurement Manager to the Product Operations team!

Job Overview :

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Procurement Manager with a specialized focus on print buying to lead our print sourcing initiatives. This role will manage the full procurement lifecycle, from supplier strategy to production execution while also overseeing the operational and strategic alignment of print inventory.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in evolving and executing our global print sourcing strategy, vendor governance, sustainable sourcing, and advanced production methods such as print-on-demand (POD) and short-run digital printing. This role requires strong technical understanding of print production methods and specifications, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams involved in content development, planning, and distribution.

Key Responsibilities

Print Buying & Vendor Management :

• 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.

Print Production Strategy & Technical Oversight

Inventory Strategy & Demand Alignment

Cost Optimization & Budget Alignment

Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing

Requirements

National Fire Protection Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.