Procurement Manager NGO Job BRAC
BRAC
Job description
Job Summary
The Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the procurement function within the organization. This role involves leading a team (where applicable), implementing procurement strategies, and ensuring the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services while adhering to all relevant policies, regulations, and ethical standards.
Major Responsibilities
- Implement procurement strategies that align with the organization’s goals, objectives, and financial targets.
- Continuously assess and adapt strategies to meet changing market conditions and business needs.
- Where applicable, train, and coach the CO procurement teams, fostering a high-performance and collaborative work environment.
- Participate in the selection, evaluation, and management of vendors and suppliers, including prequalification, negotiation, and performance assessment.
- Maintain a portfolio of reliable and high-quality suppliers.
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms, competitive pricing, and service level agreements.
- Monitor procurement costs and seek cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
- Ensure that all procurement activities adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Establish and maintain a compliance program to manage and mitigate risks.
- Manage the creation and processing of purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
- Oversee the drafting, review, and execution of procurement contracts in collaboration with the legal department.
- Ensure contract compliance and manage contract renewals and amendments.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with key suppliers through framework agreements to ensure timely deliveries, quality products, and issue resolution.
- Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and recommend improvements.
- Generate reports and analyze data to provide insights into procurement efficiency, cost savings, and vendor performance.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as to understand their procurement needs and ensure timely fulfillment.
- Prepare and submit standard monthly, quarterly and annual reports and other supporting documents to the Country Director.
- Uphold the BRAC vision, mission, core values and policies including an effective safeguarding policy;
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor
KPIs
- An annual procurement plan
- Quality and timely procurements to meet program satisfaction
- An updated list of prequalified service providers and suppliers
- Timely submission of reports
- Low turnaround time for all purchases
- Percentage reduction in procurement costs compared to the budget.
- To preserve proper documents to avoid audit issues
- Supplier satisfaction score or feedback from suppliers
- 100% compliance to the Performance Management System board timeline expectations and leave guidelines
Experience (Including sector/industry)
- 5+ years’ experience in procurement in a reputable organization, preferably in the NGO setting
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Integrity
- Negotiation skills
- Proficient computer skills; word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Critical thinking, good judgement and objective decision making
- Organization skills
Education
- Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain Management/Business Studies or such related field
- Master’s degree in supply chain or Procurement is desirable