Communications Manager PPA

JOB TITLE:Communications Manager
EMPLOYER: Procurement Professionals Alliance (PPA)
DEPARTMENT: Administration and Membership
LOCATION: Remote
REPORTS TO: Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
GRADE: 11
SALARY RANGE: $83150-$97700

Closing Date: 10/9/2025

SUMMARY: The PPA Communications Manager supports PPAs marketing and communications
efforts promoting the organizations contributions to the procurement community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Draft marketing and membership email content and build emails for multiple PPA teams
utilizing PPAs CRM and AMS platforms.
Update and maintain all marketing contact lists and segments.
Create and maintain a content calendar for social media posts email marketing
campaigns newsletters press releases and other assignments.
Help create and distribute marketing and communications plans for individual events.
Help create/edit event scripts and presentations.
Support onsite video production and photography.
Participate in the development of PPA educational membership cooperative and
marketing resources.
Communicate regularly with supervisor and other staff to ensure information flow and
adherence to goals policies budget and timelines.
Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments; with the ability to work as an
individual contributor as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SKILLS EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education
o Bachelors degree in communication marketing or related field.

Experience
o 3-4 years of professional experience communications marketing or related field.
o Preferred: Experience at a start-up organization.
o Preferred: Basic understanding of procurement.

Qualifications
o Experience with email building tracking and reporting platforms.
o Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
o Time management skills; the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and
projects.
o Strong organizational skills
o Strong team player committed to PPAs values of leadership excellence and
integrity.

COMPETENCIES
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for
cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethics.
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data;
Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work
responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.
Dependability - Follows instructions; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes
tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Detail - Generates creative solutions; Demonstrates attention to detail.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Asks for and offers
help when needed.
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with
resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict not blaming; Maintains confidentiality;
Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
Listens and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in
meetings.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for
additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and
their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure;
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts
responsibility for own actions.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve
performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to
increase productivity; Works quickly.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and
openness to others views; Gives and welcomes feedback.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and
grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to
read and interpret written information.

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
managements 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.