CRDF Global is an independent nonprofit organization that promotes safety, security, and sustainability through international development and foreign assistance missions in over 120 countries is looking for Purchasing Manager

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversees a portfolio of purchasing activities with high complexity.
• Oversees the purchasing function and provides guidance and support to staff conducting purchasing activities.
• Plan, organize, and assign purchasing resources including developing solutions to problems of varying complexities requiring ingenuity, creativity, and innovation. 
• Establishes the direction for and oversees management of Blanket Purchasing Agreements or other purchasing vehicles.
• Analyze supplier data and ability to effectively communicate results at all levels.
• Oversees purchasing agreement negotiations for best value, delivery schedule, and Terms and Conditions.
• A strong emphasis is placed on regular communications with suppliers, including establishing executive level relationships.
• Provides high quality, timely support to internal teams, external partners, clients and suppliers.
• Trains and develops staff in best practice procurement approaches including training of internal customers throughout the organization.
• Implements policy and procedural enhancements that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of purchasing.
• Manages export control compliance policy and procedures, including export licensing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance or related field.
• Advanced degree and/or industry-specific training or certifications preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in international procurement or purchasing, preferably including within in a USG funding environment, involving procurement of goods and services.
• Strong and hands-on knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)  and US export control regulations and licensing (preferred).
• Demonstrated successful negotiations and ability to analyze complex pricing strategies to establish a negotiation position.
• Experience in leading and coordinating functional teams.
• Solid verbal & written communication skills.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to showcase exemplary customer service skills is a must.
• Strong critical thinking and analysis, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to adapt quickly to new challenges.
• Self-motivated, demonstrated sense of urgency, ownership of tasks and accountability for performance / results.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of Deltek/Costpoint Purchasing module is preferred.

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