Job Type: Full-time
JOB TITLE: Cooperative Portfolio Strategy Official (CPSO)
EMPLOYER: Procurement Professionals Alliance (PPA)
DEPARTMENT: Cooperative Contracts/RFxPremier
LOCATION: This position may work remotely
REPORTS: Deputy Chief Cooperative Procurement Officer
SALARY: $113,550 - $139,100 - Grade 31
Summary
Do you know the difference between an invitation to bid and a request for proposal? Do you know why cooperative contracts add value to end users and share in the passion for advancing the procurement profession? Are you interested in developing and implementing innovative processes that will make procurement more agile, unique, and responsive to current conditions? Do you want to make an impact on the lives of millions of people? If so, apply for the Cooperative Portfolio Strategy Official position with PPA.
PPA is a non‑profit organization dedicated to elevating the procurement profession. RFxPremier, the cooperative contract division of PPA, provides the highest standard of excellence in public cooperative contracting. By leveraging the leadership and expertise of public procurement entities and their combined purchasing power, the RFxPremier team delivers the highest valued, reliable, and competitively sourced contracts – offering public entities low prices and valuable terms and conditions.
RFxPremier is searching for a Cooperative Portfolio Strategy Official with senior procurement experience working in public or higher education procurement to join our team and support the development and administration of multiple cooperative portfolios for a wide variety of goods and services that are utilized by states, local public entities, higher education, and others throughout the country.
Duties And Responsibilities
* Conduct market research, spend analysis, forecasting, and ROI projections to develop cooperative contract portfolio recommendations.
* Organize multi‑entity and multi‑disciplinary sourcing teams and facilitate sourcing activities through solicitation, award, and contract administration.
* Assist, support, and coach designated lead entity contract administrators in leading cooperative solicitation processes and administering resulting Master Agreements.
* Facilitate frequent sourcing team conference calls and face‑to‑face meetings.
* Review and assist in drafting RFPs prior to release to ensure consistency with RFxPremier guidelines; coordinate legal review.
* Coordinate messaging to procurement leaders on RFP releases and develop annual budgets for each sourcing team.
* Build and manage relationships with purchasing staff, lead contract administrators, sourcing team members, contract users, and suppliers.
* Facilitate potential lead entities in developing, analyzing, and planning new cooperative contracting opportunities.
* Identify innovative and new cooperative portfolios.
* Respond to inquiries from lead entity contract administrators, contract users, and potential suppliers regarding supplier status with RFxPremier.
* Work with entities to review existing contracts for potential adoption by PPA and coordinate amendments with legal and suppliers.
* Coach sourcing teams to identify opportunities for greater contract usage and market penetration through cooperative procurement contract data analysis.
* Explore innovative uses of technology and contract sourcing teams to improve contract management.
* Coordinate and track cooperative contracting activities within RFxPremier and monitor competing cooperatives.
* Conduct education, outreach, and customer service activities promoting the cooperative and RFxPremier contracts.
* Develop and execute plans to promote RFxPremier activities and contracts under leadership direction.
* Coordinate with PPA team members on education and outreach assignments, including webinars and other outreach events.
* Travel to facilitate sourcing team meetings, coach lead entity contract administrators, conduct supplier kickoff and review meetings, and represent PPA at state and local events.
* Provide regular updates to the PPA Cooperative Contract team website and track usage.
* Work from a home office; travel potentially multiple times each month.
Relationship Building Activities
* Establish and enhance relationships with entity chief procurement officers and local procurement staff.
* Provide education and consultation on the value proposition of participating in the cooperative and utilizing RFxPremier Master Agreements.
* Establish relationships with local government, higher education, K‑12 schools, and other eligible users; promote the role of central state procurement officers who leverage RFxPremier contracts.
* Support strategic relationships with contractors, ensuring effective marketing communication and in‑depth understanding of marketing initiatives.
* Promote and represent PPA/RFxPremier at conferences, conventions, and other meetings.
* Support key metrics vital to assessing performance and messaging.
Minimum Qualifications
* At least 5 years of experience conducting all facets of complex public procurements and contract administration for a wide variety of goods and services.
* Highly organized and able to work effectively both independently and in a group setting.
* Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, and written communication skills.
* Excellent public relations skills and abilities.
* Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other web‑based applications.
Preferred Qualifications
* Relevant current certifications such as CPPB, CPPO, CPM, CPSM, etc.
Salary Description
$113,550 - $139,100
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