Procurement and Subcontract Director at Chemonics International

Chemonics International - We're one of the world’s leading partners in international development, because where Chemonics works, development works. 

From our founding in 1975, we have worked in more than 150 countries to help our clients, partners and beneficiaries take on the world’s toughest challenges. Today, we re-imagine global supply chains to deliver essential medicines to the right place at the right time. Our global network of more than 4,000 specialists share an unwavering resolve to work better, driven by a conviction that the world must be better.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement and Subcontracts Director

Location: Nigeria

Scope of Work

This scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the Director of Procurement and Subcontracts to SAII Associates Ltd/Gte, an associate company of Chemonics International Inc. in the implementation of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) in Nigeria.

Background

The purpose of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program–Procurement and Supply Management single award IDIQ contract is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families around the world

The IDIQ has three task orders that directly support the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and USAID’s family planning and reproductive health program

GHSC-PSM provides health commodity procurement services and systems strengthening technical assistance that address all elements of a comprehensive supply chain. All three task orders are implemented in Nigeria.  

Basic Function

The Procurement and Subcontracts Director amongst other job functions will lead the technical and operational procurement services for the Global Health Supply Chain-Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) Program managing Decentralized Procurement and the Chemonics International, Inc. public health supply chain Field Office in Nigeria

He/she will help to provide leadership, management, coordination, and technical expertise for the improvement of systems for planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting on project technical procurement and support functions as may be required

S/he will help to collaborate closely with other major stakeholders in the implementation and improvement of the procurement of goods and services to support public health supply chain service delivery Project in Nigeria.

Job Qualifications

Master's Degree in Supply Chain Operations, Public Health, Management, Procurement, or relevant Degree required.

Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in USG funded procurement of goods and services with International Non-Governmental Organization required; expreiance especially in the health sector preferred. USAID experience required and GF experience a plus.

In-depth knowledge of the FAR, AIDARS, and other related U.S. Government procurement regulations

Minimum of 5 years experience in developing technical Requests for Information, Proposals, Quotations, Indefinite Quantity Contracts (IQC) Sub-awards and managing complex procurement of goods and services for the health sector required.

CIPS - Chartered Institute Procurement and Supply Certification and/or similar membership a plus.

Demonstrated experience leading and managing high performing procurement teams required.

Experience engaging with local and international vendors on procurement of health related goods and services required.

Knowledge of procurement using ERP systems desired.

Knowledge of the Nigeria public health sector environment a plus.

Application Closing Date

8th June, 2020.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to: 

NigeriaPDRecruit@chemonics.com 

using the "Job Title" as the subject of the mail.