Procurement Manager

Feed the Future Value Chain is recruiting a Procurement Manager, to be based in Maputo, Mozambique.

Duties

• Ensure adherence to policies, approved requisitions, and quarterly procurement plans
• Help non-procurement staff understand the requirements for submitting accurate and thorough requisitions, cost estimates, statements of work, other technical specifications
• Determine source selection methods for complex procurements to ensure compliance
• Assist project staff in coordinating meetings, facilitating discussions, and developing briefings in support of the source selection process
• Serve as a non-voting chairperson on evaluation committees in accordance with DAI policies/procedures and thresholds
• Identify and qualify potential suppliers (and products/services) through market research efforts, and ensure that beneficial, ethical and open supplier relationships are created and maintained according to procurement policies
• Ensure the maintenance of a compliant procurement file system
• Work closely with various Home Office support staff
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as directed

Requisites

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience and progressive responsibility in procurement at the mid-level of an organization
• Experience leading and managing the procurement and acquisition aspects of USAID-funded projects (a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a procurement role for USAID-funded projects preferred)
• Proven understanding of applicable USG procurement-related regulations such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Accuracy in working with large amounts of data
• Ability to respond effectively to time sensitive demands & inquiries
• Demonstrated strong problem solving skills as well as exceptional customer relations (both internally & externally)
• Sound business judgment and contractual oversight
• Excellent organizational skills with a willingness to take the initiative and be proactive in the procurement process
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent bids
• Excellent communications and personnel management skills and the ability to relate to people at all levels of an organization and of different multi-cultural backgrounds
• Proficiency using Microsoft office suite, and other relevant software
• Fluency in English and Portuguese (verbal and written) is required

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted