Procurement Manager, Egypt & Yemen – Arabic, English Required

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Egypt, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Oversee all systems and processes related to procurement of goods and services for the Egypt and Yemen Country Program, both locally and internationally.

• Develop and maintain effective procurement systems and procedures that align with organizational objectives and applicable regulations.

• Perform regular evaluations to uncover opportunities for enhancing procurement practices.

• Spearhead strategic sourcing initiatives and conduct market analyses.

• Foster vendor relationships to improve cost efficiency, quality, and delivery timelines.

• Establish and implement supplier performance management systems while mitigating risks within the supply chain.

• Manage the complete procurement cycle, which includes supplier selection, contract negotiations, and purchase order management.

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with finance, logistics, and administrative teams to oversee expenditures and guarantee timely payments to suppliers.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to the procurement team, enhancing team members’ skills and ensuring adequate staffing levels.

• Utilize data analytics to detect trends, assess performance, and guide decision-making.

• Prepare and present regular procurement reports to management.

• Conduct risk assessments and implement strategies for risk mitigation.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and measures to prevent fraud.

• Report directly to the Operations Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.

• At least 2–5 years of professional experience in procurement/purchasing management, logistics, and administration with progressive responsibilities, preferably within an international organization.

• Solid understanding of donor procurement regulations, including those from USAID, EU, and UN.

• Familiarity with international and national procurement laws and knowledge of local market conditions.

• Strong understanding of contract terms and the capacity to negotiate effectively.

• Experience in staff management.

• Knowledge and experience in Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) programming and its operational requirements.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Excellent planning, coordination, prioritization, and time management capabilities.

• Strong analytical abilities and the capacity to make independent judgments and decisions.

• Ethical behavior in line with recognized professional and organizational codes of conduct.

• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and focused on results.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.

• Proficient in both English and Arabic.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, including to Egypt and Yemen.

• Legal eligibility to work in the location of the position.

• Pre-employment medical clearance for roles requiring residence or frequent travel outside the home country.

🏝️ Benefits

• Benefits packages for successful candidates located outside the U.S. are determined by the country of employment or the in-country office where the role will be performed.

• Benefits for U.S.-based staff include medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a comprehensive retirement savings plan.

• A collaborative, mission-driven work environment.

• An equal opportunity employer.