Procurement Manager, Egypt & Yemen (Middle East Remote, Arabic & English Require

About this role

Job Title: Procurement Manager Reports to: Operations ManagerDepartment: Egypt and Yemen Country OfficeSalary Grade: 8About CRS Egypt & Yemen
The CRS Egypt country program began in 1956 at the invitation of the Egyptian president Nasser by providing relief assistance to the victims of the Suez War. Over the following few decades, CRS Egypt moved from large- scale food relief to long-term poverty alleviation and development programs. CRS Egypt works in a wide variety of areas within the development field. And In Yemen, CRS works with local partners in Yemen to deliver humanitarian assistance, restore essential services, and strengthen resilient community systems. Since 2018, CRS has expanded its multi-sectoral programs across health, nutrition, education, WASH, livelihoods, emergency response, and disaster risk reduction.
Job Summary
You will manage all Egypt and Yemen Country Program systems and processes for local and international procurement of goods and services to advance the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable. Your knowledge and experience will allow you to successfully manage the quality and efficiency of all procurement and purchasing activities and to ensure stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and oversee efficient procurement systems and procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with relevant regulations. Conduct regular assessments to identify improvement opportunities.

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, conduct market analysis, and 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.

• Foster strong collaboration with finance, logistics, and administrative teams to manage and monitor expenditures effectively, ensuring timely payments to suppliers.

• Provide leadership and guidance to the procurement team. Foster a high-performance culture, develop team members' skills, and ensure adequate staffing levels to meet operational needs.

• Utilize data analytics to identify trends, measure performance, and inform decision-making. Prepare regular procurement reports for management.

• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential procurement-related risks and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with internal controls and fraud prevention measures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good knowledge of various donor procurement regulations (e.g. USAID, EU, UN)

• Knowledge of international and national procurement regulations and local market conditions.

• Strong knowledge of contract terms and proven ability to negotiate terms and agreements and build and maintain networks with suppliers.

• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.

• Good knowledge of and experience in CVA programming and operational requirements.

• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with database management systems (e.g. MS Access) is highly desirable.

• Strong planning, coordination, prioritization, and time management skills

• Strong analytical skills with ability to make independent judgment 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

Required Languages:- Strong English and Arabic proficiency.
Travel: Willing to travel up to 50% of the time that includes Egypt and Yemen
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
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