Procurement Manager, Egypt & Yemen – Arabic, English Required

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Procurement Manager overseeing local and international procurement for CRS humanitarian programs in Egypt and Yemen. Managing suppliers, contracts, compliance, risks, and procurement teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage all Egypt and Yemen Country Program systems and processes for local and international procurement of goods and services
  • Establish and oversee efficient procurement systems and procedures aligned with organizational goals and relevant regulations
  • Conduct regular assessments to identify procurement improvement opportunities
  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and market analysis
  • Develop vendor relationships to optimize cost, quality, and delivery
  • Implement supplier performance management systems and mitigate supply chain risks
  • Oversee the end-to-end procurement cycle, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and purchase order management
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures
  • Collaborate with finance, logistics, and administrative teams to manage and monitor expenditures and ensure timely supplier payments
  • Provide leadership and guidance to the procurement team, develop team members’ skills, and ensure adequate staffing
  • Use data analytics to identify trends, measure performance, and inform decisions
  • Prepare regular procurement reports for management
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and fraud prevention measures
  • Report to the Operations Manager

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or another relevant field
  • Minimum of 2–5 years work experience in procurement/purchasing management, logistics, and administration with increasing responsibility, preferably with an international organization
  • Good knowledge of donor procurement regulations, including USAID, EU, and UN
  • Knowledge of international and national procurement regulations and local market conditions
  • Strong knowledge of contract terms and ability to negotiate terms and agreements
  • Staff management experience
  • Knowledge of and experience in CVA programming and operational requirements
  • Proficient in MS Office packages: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Strong planning, coordination, prioritization, and time management skills
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to make independent judgments and decisions
  • Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
  • Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
  • Strong English and Arabic proficiency
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, including Egypt and Yemen
  • Ability to legally work where the position is performed
  • Pre-employment medical clearance for positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country

Benefits:

  • Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role
  • U.S.-based staff benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan
  • Collaborative, mission-driven work culture
  • Equal Opportunity Employer