Global Procurement Officer, Africa at PATH

Duties and responsibilities

Procurement planning, solicitation management and reporting

• Coordinate annual procurement planning with program/project teams.
• Consolidate categories for bulk purchase to attain quantity discounts, efficiency, and value for money.
• Review bid evaluation reports for accuracy and objectivity.
• Direct communication with bidders during competitive solicitations (responses to fact-finding questions, providing clarification in the event of complaint/compliment, notification of award, etc.).
• Documentation management in line with team standards for use by PATH and auditors.
• Live by PATH procurement prudence ethos and value in all undertakings.
• Develop procurement plans for projects with complex needs including planning, logistics, and the like for sensitive products. 
• Guide on advance payment approval according to local business standards.
• Identify, monitor, and report on associated procurement risks.

Supply chain including shipment and order placement.  

• Provide supply chain technical assistance to projects, for Africa.  Support coverage in other regions as needed.
• Conduct procurement and supply chain assessments, forecasting and strategic planning.
• Research and troubleshoot regulatory and importation processes (logistics, receiving, storage) relating to domestic and international procurements.
• Mentor logistics and procurement staff as needed.
• Issue POs in line with allowable threshold.
• Extensive use of PATH’s ERP to issue purchase orders and for vendor maintenance.

Partnerships and customer service excellence 

• Build partnership with country staff and other stakeholders’ procurement knowledge through trainings, coordination, and collaboration.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal customers and external suppliers and partners.

PATH/Donor requirements guide for project teams.

• Lead project managers in following donor procurement regulations, waivers, exemptions, variances, and reporting. 
• Establish, interpret, and advise on PATH policies, procedures and compliance issues relating to procurements. 

Outreach and empowerment 

• Partner towards modifying or suggesting tools or job aids that make policy implementation efficient, user-friendly, and adaptable to the region served.
• Contribute towards procurement and supply chain tools for planning, forecasting, facilitating, evaluating, awarding, and approving procurements by leveraging current technology and implementing process improvements.
• Partner in the development of educational materials and facilitate trainings on procurement compliance and ongoing and targeted learning and resources for staff in the regions. 

Required Skills and Experience

• Four-year degree in business, economics or at least 2 years of relevant experience in a compliance or procurement or contracting setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Certification as a public procurement professional preferred or equivalent professional procurement certification.
• Experience with procurement or contracting and US Government federal funding compliance. 
• Experience in project management.
• Cross-border work experience, particularly under United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funding preferred.
• PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• English fluency, including speaking, writing, understanding, reading, and conducting business.
• Proven effectiveness working in a team with minimal oversight.
• Highly proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet or Microsoft Project a plus.
• Experience working in an ERP systems or procurement technology solution(s).
• English being the principal language, French working knowledge for Africa region will be an added advantage.
• Must have legal authorization to work in one of the countries in Africa.