About the Role
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a global health nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and building stronger, resilient health systems in developing nations. As a member of our Corporate Contracts, Procurement & Compliance Office, the Procurement Officer will play a vital role in managing end-to-end sourcing, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and supply chain logistics to support life-saving public health programs.
Key Responsibilities- Identify and evaluate vendors of goods and services in compliance with MSH procurement procedures and donor regulations.
- Negotiate competitive pricing, terms, delivery schedules, and quality standards with suppliers.
- Create Purchase Orders, reconcile purchase requests, and collaborate with Accounts Payable to verify invoice accuracy.
- Coordinate international and local logistics, freight forwarding, and import/export documentation for global shipments.
- Ensure rigorous compliance with US Government and MSH policies, maintaining updated centralized filing systems.
- Provide training, coaching, and capacity building for field procurement staff and country office teams.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in procurement, supply chain, and operations.
- Familiarity with INGO environments and donor-funded projects (such as USAID/USG) is highly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems like QuickBooks or Deltek Costpoint.
- Strong negotiation, problem-solving, cross-cultural communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with the non-profit sector.
- Opportunities for professional growth, capacity building, and international exposure.
- Meaningful work contributing directly to stronger global health systems and community welfare.