Senior Global Procurement Manager for Fundraising and Marketing Categories

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is an international humanitarian non‑governmental organization that responds to the world’s most urgent crises. Major Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, & Category Management Own category strategy for marketing and fundraising procurement, including acquisition agencies, direct mail, digital channels, telemarketing, face‑to‑face fundraising, and marketing technology. Maintain a clear demand planning pipeline with stakeholders to select appropriate sourcing strategies. Develop and maintain a category sourcing guide covering recommended sourcing approaches, market landscape, pricing models, and contract structures. Lead end‑to‑end sourcing processes (RFx) for high‑value procurements, including facilitation, evaluation governance, negotiation, and award. Conduct market analysis to inform strategy, identify consolidation opportunities, and generate long‑term value. Align procurement timelines with campaign cycles, contract expiry dates, and operational continuity requirements. Identify opportunities for innovation, cost savings, operational improvements, and donor experience optimization. Supplier Ecosystem Development Build and manage a structured supplier ecosystem including framework agreements, pre‑qualified vendor pools, and strategic agency partnerships. Support waiver and single‑source processes where justified by market conditions, ensuring full documentation and policy compliance. Facilitate quarterly supplier reviews to monitor performance, drive accountability, and support continuous improvement. Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnering Serve as the primary procurement partner for External Relations and Mass Marketing leadership, advising on vendor strategy, agency engagement, and sourcing decisions. Translate fundraising and marketing objectives into actionable procurement plans, engaging Finance, Legal, and Compliance. Support business teams in defining scopes of work, evaluation criteria, and contract structures that drive clear supplier accountability. Analytics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Maintain spend visibility and category performance data to support sourcing decisions. Identify opportunities to reduce transactional procurement and improve commercial outcomes through better planning and supplier frameworks. Support Global Procurement initiatives and contribute to broader procurement process improvement efforts. Risk & Compliance Ensure all procurement activities comply with IRC policies, donor regulations, and audit requirements. Adhere to donor regulations, GDPR/CCPA data privacy standards, and humanitarian‑sector ethical guidelines. Maintain sourcing documentation and contract records to audit‑ready standards. Job Requirements CIPS Level4 or above strongly preferred; equivalent certifications or demonstrated strategic sourcing experience considered. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Experience in marketing, fundraising, or agency procurement; knowledge of direct mail, digital acquisition, telemarketing, or face‑to‑face fundraising sectors preferred. Minimum 7+ years of progressive procurement experience, with demonstrated progression into category management and strategic sourcing. Proven experience leading high‑value RFP processes, multi‑vendor evaluations, and contract negotiations. Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management skills. Ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders and translate business needs into sourcing strategies. Strong analytical skills, including spend analysis, market assessment, and sourcing recommendations. NGO or nonprofit procurement experience preferred, with familiarity with donor compliance frameworks. Working Environment Standard office work environment. Travel less than 10%. Compensation US Pay Range: ($86,262 - $103,451) UK Pay Range: ( £58,736 - £68,526) Benefits 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20‑25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure. Medical insurance starting at $163 per month. Dental insurance starting at $6.50 per month. Vision insurance starting at $5 per month. FSA for healthcare and commuter costs. 403(b) retirement savings plan with immediately vested matching. Disability & life insurance. Employee Assistance Program available to staff and families. Equal Opportunity Employer IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr