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XLA · 2 days ago

Procurement Agent Manager (PAM)

Freetown, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

XLA is a company focused on inclusion and professional development, and they are seeking a Procurement Agent Manager to lead and supervise their procurement team. The role involves managing all procurement activities, ensuring compliance with frameworks, and serving as the main point of contact with clients.

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Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the entire PA team

Manage all procurement activities

Ensure compliance with MCC and local frameworks

Main point of contact with client

Qualification

Public procurement experienceProcurement certificationLeadership experienceDonor-funded procurementProcurement document developmentAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyFluency in EnglishCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

- Bachelor's in Management, Law, Procurement, Engineering, Business, Finance, Public Administration, or related field -or- internationally recognized procurement qualification/certification (e.g., NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CSCP, MCIPS, CPSM, or CPSD)

At least 10 years of relevant public procurement experience across a minimum of 2 countries

Significant experience on projects with donor-funded frameworks (e.g., World Bank, ADB, AfDB)

Experience leading large, complex procurements (approx. US$5m+)

Demonstrable team leadership and supervision experience

Advanced knowledge of public procurement regulations and best practices

Experience developing/reviewing procurement documents for goods, works, and services (solicitations, evaluations, contracts)

Familiarity with donor-funded procurement frameworks (MCC/World Bank/ADB, etc.)

Proven ability to engage senior-level government and private sector stakeholders

Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Fluency in English; proficiency with Microsoft Office