Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist for the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) project in our Rosslyn, Virginia Project Management Office (PMO).
Our Business
Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is a U.S. incorporated international development company providing direct supply chain services, technical assistance and training to improve governance and economic growth. CA-USA is part of the Crown Agents international group, which works for the public and private sectors in more than 100 countries, as well as for international donors and development institutions. Crown Agents has a core staff of over 1000 employees in more than 35 countries. The SCMS Project for USAID is part of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The purpose of the SCMS project is to provide a supply chain management system to procure pharmaceuticals and other products needed to provide care and treatment of persons with HIV/AIDS in focus countries.
Role & Responsibilities
To provide a professional procurement service to the SCMS project; ensuring that SCMS procurement policies and operating procedures are followed in the purchasing of quality assured commodities to target timescales at a competitive price.
Specific Responsibilities
Purchasing
- To purchase health laboratory goods and equipment in compliance with aid donor regulations, end user requirements and appropriate procedures and standards of ethical procurement, through the following:
Sourcing
- Clarify specifications with client/technical specialists to fully understand requirement
- Identify sources to meet specification using international sources
- Ensure all commodities meet quality standards and pass USG/FDA tests of Quality, Efficacy and Safety Coordinate procurement activities of SCMS in liaison with CA UK and in country teams
- Contribute to the 'request for waiver' process
- Contribute to Registration database, appraise supplier performance and manage the relationship with suppliers
Bidding
- Prepare and issue tender documents
- Evaluate tenders taking into consideration relevant criteria and ability to comply with terms and conditions
- Make recommendation and confirm order with the in country client through Project Management Office
- Negotiate cost reductions with suppliers where appropriate
- Contract Management
- Prepare contract order
- Liaise with supplier/Shipping Coordinator as necessary to ensure timely collection from suppliers, shipping and delivery
- Check supplier invoices and arrange payment
- Resolve post contract complaints and issues
Client Relationship
- To maintain an on-going relationship with the client and all stakeholders, keeping them informed, responding to needs and developing solutions.
- Any other duties as appropriate to the position, as requested
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
- 8 + years demonstrated procurement experience
- Knowledge of the federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and/or USAID/US Government procurement regulations highly desirable
- Relatable experience procuring health commodities a plus
- Professional procurement certification and/or ongoing training in procurement preferred
Application Process
To apply to this position, please email your CV to careers@crownagents.com. Include your name, along with the title of the position you are applying for, in the subject line. Visit our website at www.crownagentsusa.com for more information about our company. No phone calls, faxes or walk-ins please. Crown Agents USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidate must be able to demonstrate legal right to work in the United States.