Senior Procurement Manager

Position Description.The Senior Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture procurement strategy and implementation to ensure cost-effective, timely, compliant, and ethical acquisition of goods and services. He/She will provide overall management of procurement and logistical needs including but not limited to the processes of procurement (local and international), transport of procured goods, vendor management, risk mitigation and compliance, and aligning sourcing strategies with organizational objectives. The Senior Procurement Manager will oversee all procurement of agricultural-related goods and services for project partners, grantees, and general project implementation. They will drive procurement performance, continuous improvement, and ensure a high degree of accountability from themselves and their team to deliver goods and services to fulfill project needs on time, at the required quality, and in compliance with US government and RTI rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).Procurement and Logistics Strategy, Planning, and ImplementationLead the preparation and implementation of the annual procurement plan for grant and project related procurement supported with budget and timetables Collaborate with technical team to ensure procurement plan factors in seasonality of project and partner focus commodities and other project priorities Oversee all phases of procurement activity while ensuring best value for money and within required lead times for a variety of requirements, including analysis of overall budgetary impact for all types of procurement transactions Review purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures Coordinate the clearing and freight forwarding efforts with the RTI Logistics, local authorities/clearing agents, and Home Office Support Team as required Ensure procurement trackers are complete and accurate; Generate weekly and monthly procurement and logistics reports to the DCOPs and COP Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesAn understanding of and commitment to RTI’s mission and values; Proven knowledge of US government and local government procurement policies and regulations; Prior experience managing procurement of food and agriculture-related goods and services, including international and cross-border logistics preferred; Excellent knowledge and strong computer skills of Microsoft Office applications; Strong organizational, reporting and management skills; Strong negotiation and contract management skills; High level of integrity and ethics. Solution-oriented and ability to work under pressure with multiple priorities. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team; Strong verbal and written English and Amharic communication skills required, additional local language a plus; Strong presentation and facilitation skills; Ability to build effective relationships with all suppliers, peers, and other stakeholders; Ability to work hands-on, independently, and within team; Demonstrated success managing and leading teams; Willingness to travel frequently to the field offices