Senior Manager, Global Procurement & Supply Chain (Remote)

Job summary

The Senior Manager for Global Procurement & Supply Chain is responsible for overseeing global sourcing, procurement, supplier governance, and logistics to ensure the effective delivery of medical and operational supplies. This role involves compliance with regulatory requirements and enhancing organizational capacity across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5–7+ years of experience in global procurement and supply chain management.
• Experience in medical or clinical procurement is essential.
• Familiarity with donor-funded procurement and international logistics is required.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CSCP, or CPSM are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global standard operating procedures and compliance frameworks for procurement.
• Lead risk mitigation strategies and business continuity planning.
• Manage supplier governance and ensure ethical sourcing practices.
• Oversee strategic sourcing and procurement of medical and operational supplies.
• Conduct supplier due diligence, manage RFPs, and negotiate contracts.
• Align global procurement plans with country program needs.
• Supervise international logistics, customs, and distribution processes.
• Enhance inventory management and warehouse coordination.
• Build capacity in procurement and supply chain across teams.
• Create training materials and conduct assessments.

Skills

• Expertise in strategic sourcing for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
• Strong negotiation skills for contracts and supplier agreements.
• Proficient in supplier management and due diligence processes.
• Knowledgeable in international logistics and customs compliance.
• Understanding of donor procurement regulations.
• Ability to enforce ethical sourcing and quality assurance standards.
• Skilled in analyzing supply chain data and performance metrics.
• Strong communication skills across diverse cultures and time zones.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Tools

• Proficient in procurement and supply chain management software.