Procurement Manager at Chemonics International Inc.

Chemonics International Inc. is looking for a qualified professional to fill the position of Procurement Manager

JOB SUMMARY:  The Procurement Manager position is responsible for the procurement of equipment, supplies, and services for the portion of the project based in Mariupol, Ukraine. The position is required to ensure compliance with Chemonics, and Ukrainian policies in conjunction with US Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), and other applicable rules and regulations.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Procurement Manager will provide technical and logistical support and assistance to the Mariupol Field Office during the implementation of DG East through the implementation of the following tasks:

• The Procurement Manager will respond in a timely manner to procurement requests, in coordination with the Activity Implementation Unit, including the Activity Implementation Manager and the Grants and Subcontracts Manager, to oversee procurements conducted in accordance with Chemonics procurement policies and USAID Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) regulations in support of operations and technical activities.
• The Procurement Manager will assist as needed, under the direction of the Mariupol Regional Director and in close collaboration with Activity Management Unit, to coordinate with local and regional vendors and service providers to obtain quotations and/or initiate procurements of requested commodities and services.
• Monitor contracts and purchase orders issued to vendors and follow up as necessary to ensure compliance to terms and conditions. Will maintain the overall integrity of the procurement filing system by ensuring that appropriate documentation is included in each procurement file.
• Assist with the project’s commodity management tracking system and provide accurate information
• Will provide procurement status reports and inventory summaries as requested by project staff.
• The Procurement Manager will travel as required to inspect, confirm delivery, and facilitate disposition of equipment at grantee sites.

DUTY STATION: This position will be based remotely.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field.
• Strong management and administrative skills, preferably with respect to managing and backstopping standard and in-kind procurements/grants.
• Strong understanding of USAID procurement regulations, particularly Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR).
• Ability to coordinate with external partners and monitor counterparts and subcontractors or grantees.
• Ability to work in a multinational, multicultural environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and time management.
• Computer literacy: MS windows applications (word processing, excel, spreadsheets, etc.).
• Fluent Ukrainian language, and proficient English language.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV by August 17, 2022. Candidates must ensure that CV does *not* include a photograph, date of birth, and/or marital status information.

No telephone inquiries, please. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis, and only finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

This position is assigned to support the Mariupol portfolio.

2022-08-03T13:19:15.000 2022-08-17T23:59:59.000 Full time TELECOMMUTE Україна Chemonics International Inc.