[Hiring] Engagement Manager @SOVRA

Role Description

SOVRA is looking for a Local Governments Engagement Manager to support its local government procurement programs in Oregon and Hawaii, OregonBuys and Aloha eBUYS. The role became available through an internal promotion, and it offers the opportunity to carry established programs forward and to become the trusted subject-matter expert for local agencies in both states.

The role combines subject-matter expertise with brand ambassadorship. It builds relationships with local governments and procurement teams through association conferences, procurement events, and hosted webinars, provides baseline training on SOVRA technology and program participation, and gathers insight on program adoption that informs the broader Program team.

Local government procurement teams rely on clear, accurate guidance as they adopt statewide price agreements and cooperative purchasing programs. The person in this role represents SOVRA in person and online, and holds to the standard of accuracy and consistency that public sector audiences expect.

Qualifications

• Relationship building — you build relationships over time, enjoy outreach as a brand ambassador, and work autonomously and collaboratively in a remote setting.
• Customer education experience — you have a track record in account management, customer success, customer support, or another customer-oriented role that includes an educational aspect.
• Public sector knowledge — you bring an understanding of, or direct experience in, government or public sector.
• Event travel and storage — you are able to travel for 1–2 events a month, each lasting 3–5 days, and ability to manage and store event materials (up to 50lbs).
• Exhibiting booth experience — you have experience exhibiting at conferences and tradeshows.
• Adoption growth — you have a demonstrated track record of growing adoption, participation, or spend in a program, territory, or account portfolio.
• Education — you hold a bachelor's degree or have equivalent experience.
• Authorization to work in the US — we are not able to sponsor work visas or transfers at this time.

Requirements

• State or local procurement experience — you have worked directly with state or local government procurement programs.
• Platform knowledge — you know SOVRA technology or a comparable eProcurement platform. Candidates without that background are equally encouraged to apply; we will help you learn it.
• Procurement certification — you hold a professional procurement certification such as CPPB, CPPO, or NIGP-CPP. Candidates with equivalent hands-on experience are equally encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and medical coverage.
• Paid time off.
• A structured learning and development program.
• Paid parental leave.

Company Description

SOVRA is a leading public procurement platform trusted by more than 7,000 government agencies and over 1 million suppliers across North America. Our work sits at the intersection of technology, public service, and accountability, helping governments operate more efficiently and transparently on behalf of the communities they serve.

What makes SOVRA unique is our deep focus on the public sector. Our solutions are purpose-built to solve real, complex procurement challenges, balancing compliance with usability and innovation. That commitment has been recognized with the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) Certification from the National Procurement Institute, reflecting our high standards and impact on the market.

At SOVRA, the work you do matters. Every improvement we make helps public organizations stretch taxpayer dollars further, operate with greater transparency, and deliver better outcomes for millions of people. We're a growing, mission-driven company where smart, curious people come together to build technology that serves the public good.