Procurement and logistics managers

Chemonics seeks procurement and logistics managers for the five-year, multibillion dollar, USAID-funded Global Health Supply Chain Project, expected to be awarded and operational in December 2014. The project will consolidate procurement and assistance components of the current USAID DELIVER and Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) programs. It will support global health initiatives in HIV/AIDS, malaria, maternal and child health, and reproductive health, focusing on global commodity procurement and logistics, systems strengthening to support in-country supply chain management, and collaboration via strategic engagement to improve long-term global supply of health commodities. The project will be USAID's primary vehicle for procuring and providing health commodities to partner countries and assisting them to improve their management of health commodity supply chains. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead, manage, and continuously improve the project's supply chain operations for all commodities
• Provide management oversight of procurement planning, procurement operations, supplier relationship management and development, inventory management, freight and logistics, warehouse management, quality assurance, customer service help desk, and related information systems
• Ensure procurement policies and operating procedures are followed in strategically sourcing and procuring quality assured commodities in compliance with USAID regulations, client requirements, and project procedures at a competitive price point
• Manage procurement and logistic staff, some of which may be located remotely

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in supply chain, contracting, finance, business, or management preferred; or bachelor's degree and an additional five years of work experience
• Minimum seven years of experience managing procurement for organizations providing global procurement and/or freight forwarding services
• Proven skill in forming, leading, and managing high-performing teams, including experience managing teams remotely
• Excellent interpersonal, written,​ and oral communications skills; proven diplomatic and public relations skills
• Experience with HIV/AIDS, family planning, and malaria programs preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in written and spoken English required; proficiency in a foreign language of USAID-supported countries desirable; knowledge of French, Spanish, or Portuguese preferred

​​​Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to procurementsupplychain@chemonics.com​​ by February 10, 2014. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

 

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