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Job main responsibilities:

The Procurement and Logistics Manager is to provide overall management of project procurement and Logistical needs including but not limited to the processes of procurement (local and international), transport of procured goods, and oversight of Asset and Inventory Management and Control. The Procurement and Logistics Manager will provide leadership and coordination of the entire procurement and logistics component in the Project by ensuring compliance with RTI procurement and logistics policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Perform all phases of purchasing to ensure best value and within required lead times for requirements in Senegal, including analysis of overall budgetary impact for all types of procurement transactions.
  • Prepare, issue, and negotiate RFQs for assigned procurements, such as materials, equipment, commodities, and services.
    • Take the lead in the preparation and implementation of the annual procurement plan supported with budget and timetables.
    • Effectively negotiate with suppliers on a wide variety of commodities and services for the best overall value to the project.
    • Understand and ensure compliance with legal guidelines, Federal Export Control (if applicable), contracting principles, sourcing, and price/cost analysis requirements.
    • Coordinate issuance of purchase orders in accordance with RTI policies and procedures.
    • Contribute to the supply chain management efforts up to and including logistical support from the ordering point through the follow-up, expediting, and delivery of the required goods and/or services.
    • Ensure logistical management of the RELIT property and equipment inventory for Dakar and regional offices
      • Assist the Home Office Support Team in the preparation of requirements of federally funded cooperative agreements (i.e., consent to subcontract, source and origin waivers, and budget approvals for nonexpendable property).
      • Manage exemptions and temporary admissions
      • Provide leadership for overall property management and inventory control, reports, custody control documents, reconciliations for both expendables and non- expendables according to USAID rules and regulations.
      • Ensure adherence to RTI’s standard procurement operating (SOP) procedures for IRS related commodities-ordering and distribution.
      • Develop and submit weekly and monthly reports to the DCOP Operations and COP on procurement for submission to RTI and USAID.
      • Perform other Program duties as assigned

        Qualifications

        • Master’s degree in finance, supply chain or other related field, with 6 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field and 8 years of experience.
        • Prior experience working on USAID projects in Senegal (education-sector a plus)
        • Knowledge of USAID procurement policies and regulations required.
        • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn specialized software and database as needed.
        • Experience in collecting and analyzing data, reporting and writing skills
        • Strong leadership capacities
        • Proven capacity to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and set priorities.
        • High level of personal and professional integrity, motivation to perform at one’s best.
        • Excellent interpersonal communication, team player, ability to maintain confidentiality and compliance.
        • Fluency in French required. English language skills preferred.

          Only candidates based in Senegal, with legal ability to work in Senegal, should apply.