Program Procurement Manager
CurrentPrincipal Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Program Procurement Manager lead a team of commodity procurement specialists, supplier relationship and contract management specialist and shipping officers to meet project objectives focused on ensuring on-time availability of key laboratory and pharmaceutical commodities through cost-effective and reliable local and international procurement.Specific Tasks• Promote commodity availability in-country through Decentralized Procurement (DCP) initiative – overseeing commodities procured directly from the field office and promoting adherence to on-time delivery;• Promote commodity availability in-country through Global Supply Chain procured commodities, closely coordinating with the home office to ensure smooth importation process for these commodities;• Conduct commodity expenditure analysis and monitor the commodities budget execution to ensure compliance with PEPFAR and USAID pipeline guidance using the Commodity Financial Analysis Tool and ARTMIS reports;• Develop and implement plans to sustain the expansion of the viral load monitoring through strategic initiatives such as reagent rental and ensure communication with all internal and external stakeholders for all issues related to the expansion of the viral load testing capacity;• Ensure that best practices in procurement and supplier management are implemented and those procurement activities comply with aid donor regulations (USAID and FAR) and guidelines;• Ensure that SOPs for critical procurement activities are developed and adhered to by the procurement team;• Supervise program procurement specialists, including development/amendment of roles and responsibilities; design and monitor professional development plans, and conduct annual performance appraisals with supervisees;• Maintain close coordination and communication between the DCP home office manager and field office procurement team;• Work closely with the Forecasting and Supply Planning (FASP) team.
