About the Role
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a global health nonprofit dedicated to saving lives and building resilient health systems in developing nations. As a key member of our Corporate Contracts, Procurement & Compliance Office, the Senior Procurement Manager provides vital global technical leadership. You will establish procurement standards, strengthen internal controls, support country and project teams, and drive continuous improvement across our supply chain systems. This role serves as our senior procurement subject matter expert, guiding high-risk transactions, monitoring compliance with donor regulations, and ensuring audit readiness across all our operational countries.
Key Responsibilities- Provide global procurement leadership by developing policies, standard operating procedures, and establishing effective segregation of duties in country offices.
- Direct complex, high-risk, or priority procurement actions and manage restricted commodities in assigned countries.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with donor rules, regulations, and federal acquisition requirements across global operations.
- Oversee MSH purchasing systems, specifically Deltek Costpoint workflows, thresholds, and module training for staff.
- Design and implement supplier relationship initiatives to drive cost reductions, mitigate supply chain risks, and enhance vendor prequalification.
- Mentor, coach, and support country office procurement teams, participating in recruitment and onboarding of key personnel.
- Postgraduate degree in Procurement, Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, supply chain management, or international donor-funded operations.
- Working knowledge of donor regulations including FAR, AIDAR, and 2 CFR 200, alongside hands-on experience with Costpoint.
- Demonstrated expertise in global sourcing, logistics, import/export requirements, and customs issue resolution.
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational, problem-solving, and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Fluency in English with advanced proficiency in spreadsheet management and enterprise resource planning applications.
- Competitive salary with comprehensive health and wellness packages.
- Opportunities to travel and make a tangible impact on global public health systems.
- Professional development and continuous learning opportunities in an international nonprofit environment.