Supplier Relationship Manager, Global Health Supply Chain
Procurement Department
Based in Washington, DC or Alexandria, VA
Up to 20% international travel
Reports to the Procurement and Logistics Manager
Who we are
We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to be healthy by providing access to products and services that range from mosquito nets to HIV testing.
There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds – from the medical industry to the music business – all with unique skills we bring to the job.
Join us!
The Global Health Supply Chain (GH Rx) project will be the primary vehicle through which USAID will 1) procure and provide health commodities, 2) provide technical assistance to improve partner countries’ management of the supply chain, and 3) collaborate with key international stakeholders to support global health initiatives. The Systems Strengthening Manager serves as the main point for systems strengthening issues related to HIV/AIDS, malaria, or population and reproductive health. The Supplier Relationship Manager develops and continually improves post-award supplier processes designed to enhance relationships.
Sound like you? Read on.
Your contribution
- Enhances supplier relationships by developing and continually improving upon post-award supplier processes.
- Develops and drives supplier scorecards and ongoing supplier performance improvement working with supply base.
- Promotes coordination of health commodity supply chain activities between partners through existing mechanisms and establishment of new forums as needed.
- Provides technical guidance to key stakeholders working within the supply chain.
- Promotes and monitors the implementation of an integrated supply chain involving key supply chain stakeholders at all levels of the system.
- Offers input regarding negotiation processes and related tools.
- Supports the development of supplier strategies, bid packages, and contracts.
- Provides short term technical assistance and/or capacity building to field offices, as necessary.
- Other duties as required.
What are we looking for?
The basics
- Minimum 6-8 years of procurement, supply chain, and/or technically relevant work experience.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; Masters degree preferred.
- Solid understanding of USAID and other Federal Acquisition Rules and Regulations.
- Experience living or working in developing countries preferred.
- Willingness to work overseas for up to 4-8 weeks per year and to consider long-term overseas assignments.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, and lead presentations, training courses, and effective meetings.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office applications.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated integrity, independent thinking, judgment, and respect for others.
- Foreign language fluency desired.
STATUS
- This is a 12-14 month assignment with a benefits package, and the possibility of an extension
- Exempt
- Level 6
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.
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