CARE · 1 day ago
SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$71K/yr - $98K/yr
5+ years expCARE is a global leader in the humanitarian and development sector, delivering support and services to millions of people globally. The Senior Procurement Officer will lead sourcing initiatives and manage contracts for goods and services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with laws and policies.
Health CareNon ProfitUnderserved Children
Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Planning Coach internal customers on how to get the best value when procuring goods and services. Develop and implement sourcing strategies with customers, that align with CARE overall and individual departmental objectives and needs. This is a combination of training the key stakeholders in how to conduct best practice procurement in more of a self serve model for lower value/risk procurements and taking the lead in conducting the procurement for higher value/risk requirements, according to the Procurement Policy requirements. This includes conducting market analysis and supplier evaluations to identify opportunities for cost savings and value creation. Lead competitive bidding processes (RFPs, RFQs) and negotiate contracts with vendors and service providers for higher value/risk purchases. Ensure procurement decisions reflect the organization’s values, including diversity, equity, and sustainability and that all purchases comply with all policies, local laws and regulations, and donor requirements
Relationship and Stakeholder Management Build strong relationships with internal departments to understand their procurement needs and priorities. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to improve procurement planning and forecasting. Maintain open communication with vendors and partners to foster trust and long-term engagement
Manage RFPs and ongoing contract mgmt. for higher value/risk procurements Lead the RFQ/RFI/RFP process for purchases over the thresholds as defined in the Procurement Policy, collaborating with cross-functional headquarters teams. Define the sourcing strategy, identify and guide selection committees, negotiate contracts, and ensure best value for CARE. Manage the full contract lifecycle, including execution, amendments, and performance monitoring. Apply expertise in contract management and legal terminology to ensure accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation. Ensure contracts include clear milestones and deliverables to support performance tracking and protect CARE’s interests. Maintain compliance with CARE policies, donor requirements, and applicable laws, while staying current on industry standards
Embedding best practice procurement Lead collaboration with CARE employees to ensure procurement policies and procedures reflect industry best practices and organizational values. Serve as a thought leader in nonprofit procurement and key spend categories, staying current with industry trends and donor-specific procurement requirements. Use technology, tools and templates to streamline the procurement and contract lifecycle across HQ procurement. Help design and deliver training on procurement best practices to stakeholders at various levels across the CARE organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)
Minimum 5–7 years of procurement experience, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization
Proven experience in strategic sourcing and stakeholder engagement, with a particular focus on service categories such as consultancy, and marketing
Training in negotiation, analytical, and project management skills
Experience with donor compliance (i.e., federal grants, foundations) and ethical procurement standards
Proficiency in procurement systems and tools (i.e, Oracle, or similar platforms)
Strong understanding of strategic sourcing processes
Strong administration and contract negotiation skills
Self-motivated, organized and able to work independently
Strong ability to manage and handle high volumes of activity
Strong and effective negotiation skills
Demonstrates excellent customer service, strong collaborative experience in building credibility with stakeholders
Ability to analyze, interpret, develop and implement policies and procedures
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to interact positively with diverse groups, such as teaching and research faculty, fiscal staff and various other groups
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of contract administration
Sound decision making and problem resolution skills
Preferred
CIPS(Charter Institute Procurement and Supply)
CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) or APP (Accredited Purchasing Professional)
Company
CARE
CARE is a leading international humanitarian organization.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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The Pfizer Foundation
2021-11-30Grant
Leadership Team
Rasmus Stuhr Jakobsen
Chief Executive Director, CEO
Chris Noble
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