Manager I - Procurement & Supply Management

Job Description

Job Summary

The Manager I - Procurement & Supply Management is accountable for managing procurement and supply management activities under the malaria and health supply chain portfolio in Liberia. The position provides leadership and oversight for commodity quantification, forecasting, procurement planning, supply chain risk management, and stakeholder engagement activities. The Manager recommends and implements approved procedures and supports the achievement of departmental and project objectives through effective coordination of staff, government counterparts, and key stakeholders. The role ensures compliance with CRS policies, donor regulations, and Government of Liberia requirements while contributing to the ongoing development and strengthening of national supply chain systems. The position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Program and Functional Management

• Participate in the planning, implementation, and ongoing management of procurement and supply management activities supporting malaria and other health commodity programs.

• Provide leadership and direction to project staff and stakeholders responsible for quantification, procurement, and supply chain operations.

• Monitor progress toward project and departmental objectives and recommend corrective actions as needed.

• Resolve day-to-day operational issues and escalate higher-level concerns when appropriate.

Evaluate procurement and supply management processes and recommend improvements to strengthen efficiency, compliance, and service delivery.

Quantification and Forecasting Oversight

• Oversee the development and periodic updating of forecasts and quantification analyses for malaria and other health commodities.

• Coordinate collaboration among MOH, CMS, technical partners, and other stakeholders to support evidence-based forecasting and supply planning.

• Review and validate commodity demand projections and facilitate stakeholder review and approval processes.

Ensure forecasting methodologies and planning assumptions align with donor and national requirements.

Procurement and Supply Management

• Manage activities supporting procurement planning, ordering processes, supplier coordination, and commodity registration requirements.

• Facilitate communication among government entities, donors, and implementing partners regarding procurement and supply management priorities.

• Ensure procurement-related activities are implemented in accordance with CRS policies, donor regulations, and national requirements.

Support the development and implementation of systems for tracking procurement requests, commodity orders, and related documentation.

Risk Management and Systems Strengthening

• Oversee assessments of supply chain risks and vulnerabilities and support the implementation of mitigation measures.

• Coordinate efforts to strengthen inventory protection, insurance coverage, quality management systems, and supply chain governance structures.

• Support government counterparts in implementing internationally recognized supply chain and warehouse management standards.

Contribute to the strengthening and sustainability of national procurement and supply management systems.

Stakeholder Coordination and Representation

• Represent CRS in relevant supply chain coordination forums, technical working groups, and stakeholder meetings.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with MOH, CMS, donors, regulatory authorities, and implementing partners.
• Prepare and review technical and operational reports for CRS management, donors, and government stakeholders.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of departmental operations and strategic initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership, supervisory, and team management skills.
• Ability to influence and coordinate diverse stakeholders in achieving common objectives.
• Knowledge of procurement, supply chain, and commodity management principles and practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend improvements to operational policies and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other relevant information management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while operating within established goals and budget parameters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CSCP, PMP, CHL, or CHSCM.
• Experience supporting health commodity supply chains in developing-country contexts.
• Working knowledge of USG-funded procurement and supply chain management requirements.
• Demonstrated experience building partnerships with ministries of health, donors, and technical partners.

Required Languages -Fluent in English

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 40% of the time within Liberia, including to CMS, county depots, and MOH offices.

Supervisory Responsibilities - Yes

Key Working Relationships:

Internal

External

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Public Health, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, supply chain management, public health logistics, or related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience managing projects, coordinating stakeholder relationships, and overseeing operational activities.
• Experience working with donor-funded programs and government counterparts preferred.
• Experience supporting policy implementation, compliance monitoring, and process improvement initiatives.

Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

What we offer

CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role. CRS´ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.

About Us

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.

CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse. The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct.

CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.

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