Procurement Manager
IRI Washington DCJoin Our Team as Procurement Manager at the International Republican Institute (IRI)! Closing Date: November 2, 2026 ABOUT IRI The International Republican Institute (IRI) advances democracy and freedom. We link people with their governments, support politicians to be responsive to citizens, and motivate those citizens to engage in the political process. At IRI, every employee plays a crucial role in advancing our mission across the globe. We’re looking for passionate individuals who embody our Core Values and are eager to contribute to our dynamic team. Our values include: Respect: We lead with trust, empathy, and dignity; empowering colleagues and partners. Teamwork: We collaborate across teams; solve problems together; are humble and ready to learn. Ownership: We take initiative; champion solutions; deliver results for IRI’s mission. Excellence through Execution: We balance thoughtfulness with timeliness; learn from results; prioritize progress over perfection. Transparency: We share information openly; give direct feedback; build trust through honest communication. Freedom: We are empowered to make decisions, try new approaches, and adapt as needed. ABOUT THE ROLE: PROCUREMENT MANAGER The Procurement Manager serves as the primary deputy to the Director of Procurement and assists in the management of IRI's global procurement function. The position provides technical oversight and guidance on procurement activities across the institute, reviews and approves procurement actions within delegated authority, supports and mentors staff creating and preparing procurement packages, and serves as a strategic advisor to headquarters and field office teams. The Procurement Manager supports departmental planning, staff development, policy implementation, and process improvement initiatives while helping ensure compliance with donor requirements, federal regulations, and IRI policies. This position is located in Washington, DC. The Procurement Manager is expected to work in-office at least three days per week. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Procurement Assist in the management of IRI's global procurement operations Serve as the designee and act on behalf of the Director of Procurement as delegated Review and approve procurement packages within delegated authority, including solicitations, evaluations, price reasonableness analyses, contracts, modifications, subawards and procurement memoranda Provide technical guidance to headquarters and field office staff related to procurement planning, competition requirements, source selection, contract administration, and closeout Review procurement exceptions, sole source justifications, and other non-standard actions and provide recommendations to the Procurement Lead Train staff on procurement processes and serve as a resource as they develop procurement plans, scopes of work, solicitation documents, and evaluation criteria Assist staff during proposal development and project startup by providing guidance on procurement planning and implementation strategies Participate in project kickoff meetings, as assigned, to provide procurement guidance to support successful project implementation Assist with development and implementation of procurement policies, procedures, templates, and guidance documents Analyze existing procurement processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, consistency, and compliance Serve as a resource for staff in planning for the startup and closeout of programs Staff Supervision and Operations Within a matrixed management environment, organize work, establish priorities, and determine resource requirements to support program and organizational needs Monitor team workflow and assist in assigning and prioritizing procurement actions Review staff work products and provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring Assist with onboarding, training, and professional development of procurement staff Compliance and Risk Management Ensure procurement activities com…