Procurement Manager (Watertown or DC)

Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Procurement Policies and Procedures: Develops and updates procurement policies and procedures including changes to donor and federal regulations. Facilitates compliance with Pathfinder procurement policies and procedures by setting an example, educating partners, and appropriately escalating issues when required or unsure.
2. Vendor Database Management: Develops and manages a preferred vendor database.
3. Due Diligence Processes and Procedures: Develops, updates, and implements due diligence policies and procedures
4. Internal Relationship Development: Develops and maintains the internal relationships required to understand the operational needs of Pathfinder to develop thorough cost/benefit analysis of a
   procurement.
5. Procurement Process Management: Manages and sufficiently documents all procurement and ensures compliance with Pathfinder policy and funder regulations, including requests for quotes/proposals, negotiating rates, reviewing proposals and vendor selection, ensuring vendor vetting, and preparing vendor contracts.
6. Supplier Performance Monitoring: Monitors supplier performance, works with suppliers on issues management and changes suppliers as required. Oversees contract management for all suppliers and vendors and creation of purchase requisitions as required. Executes supplier agreements (signing the contract).
7. Tracking: Tracks purchases and invoices based on approved purchase orders or emails from requestor.
8. Sourcing Team Management: Leads and manages sourcing teams, including multiple business units.
9. Project Management: Leads, manages or participates in cross-functional project teams.

Please apply on the Pathfinder Career site

https://pathfinder.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=51

Basic Requirements (Candidates must meet basic requirements to be considered for this job.)
Required Key Competencies:

• Family Planning and Reproductive Health Services: Foundation knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of programs, including program strategies and indicators, and the latest professional developments in FP/RH.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health: Demonstrated commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Procurement Management Principles, Processes and Practices: Advanced knowledge of FAR, AIDAR, and USAID cost principles; supplier management; solicitation development; bid administration and evaluation; and cost saving initiatives. Advanced knowledge of USG rules and regulations, including both assistance and acquisition.
• Negotiation Skills: Advanced skills in negotiations.
• Multi-tasking Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives at the same time.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to thrive in a matrix organization, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-pace environment.
• Languages: Proven writing and speaking skills using English language.
• Communication and Influencing Skills: Proven ability to influence others at all levels in the organization through diplomacy and proven oral and written communication skills. Proven ability to develop and maintain supplier relations.
• Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook. Advanced knowledge of procurement software.
• Reports: Proven ability to frequently prepare reports and logs.
• Change Management: Proven ability to remain flexible to ever-changing environments and adapt well to different situations.

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Required Education, Training and Experience: **

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or related field
• Prefer: MBA
• 5 years of relevant procurement experience
• USG proposal development experience

Other Information:

• Travel Required (at least 10%)

Pathfinder International is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.