NASPO

JOB TITLE:            Procurement Training Manager
EMPLOYER:          National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)
DEPARTMENT:      Procurement U
LOCATION:            Remote
REPORTS TO:       Director of Instructor-led Training
GRADE:                 Grade 10 
SALARY RANGE: $74,250 - $87,250

SUMMARY: The Procurement Training Manager supports the design, development, and delivery of engaging instructor-led trainings, workshops, and webinars tailored for public procurement professionals. This role combines content development and live facilitation responsibilities, ensuring that Procurement U programs are relevant, accurate, and aligned with adult learning best practices. This position supports the Senior Procurement Training Manager and Director of Instructor-Led Training in the execution and delivery of live learning programs and collaborates closely with SMEs and staff to ensure content and training reflects current procurement trends and best practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Training development and Delivery:
•Support the design and delivery of high-quality, instructor-led and live-onlineprocurement training programs.
•Facilitate live-online and in-person trainings as assigned, ensuring sessions areinteractive and learner-focused.
•Assist in the development of presentation materials, syllabi, assessments, and handoutsfor Procurement U courses.
•Review and refine training content for accuracy, relevance, and alignment withprocurement standards and learner needs.

Curriculum and Content Support:
•Collaborate with SMEs and instructional designers to:-Analyze the learning needs of target audiences.-Determine clear learning objectives.-Design and develop blended learning content and activities.
•Conduct research to ensure curriculum content reflects procurement best practices,policies, and trends.
•Support the creation and administration of learning assessments, evaluations, andfeedback tools to measure training effectiveness.
Collaboration and Program Support:
• Work with internal NASPO teams and external partners to coordinate training initiatives and course content.
• Support Procurement U presence at NASPO conferences and external events, including supporting NASPO’s in-person training presence at events through session facilitation and engagement with learners.
• Provide customer service and learner support through the Procurement U Learning Management System.
• Perform other duties as assigned to advance NASPO’s professional development mission.

APPROXIMATE TRAVEL TIME: 20% of the year (8-10 trips)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities but will provide guidance to instructors and SMEs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of public procurement experience; State-level experience preferred.
• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or related public procurement or contract management certification preferred
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and verbal required.
• Demonstrated project management skills; ability to manage time and meet deadlines independently or collaboratively.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and experience developing educational programs for adult professionals.
• High attention to detail with proven ability to organize and prioritize.

COMPETENCIES:
• Presentation and Facilitation – Engages audiences effectively in diverse live training formats.
• Curriculum Development – Designs learner-focused training materials and assessments.
• Project Management – Organizes, plans, and manages training projects effectively.
• Collaboration – Works well with colleagues, SMEs, and external partners.
• Adaptability – Adjusts to changing program needs and environments.
• Professionalism and Communication – Communicates clearly with diverse stakeholders and audiences.
• Customer Service – Responds promptly to learner needs and ensures high-quality learning experiences.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Occasionally required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk
• Continually required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions