Job Summary
This person defines the vision and leadership strategy for procurement at IRC.  In collaboration with stakeholders across IRC, this person leads a team that develops global guidance, oversees procurement related to all global suppliers, and ensures IRC is compliant with donor requirements.  In addition, working closely with IRC stakeholders and other functional groups on fraud prevention, this person ensure IRC policies and processes are applied across IRC and will work with key groups to assess needs and prioritize accordingly.  Support IRC’s 2020 Vision by assuring supply through developing supplier relationships, establishing agreements with global suppliers and ensuring this is done effectively in all IRC procurement activities.
Location:   The position may be based in New York, NY,  Nairobi, Kenya, Beirut, Lebanon, or  Amman Jordan
Major Responsibilities
Develop a team that produces advanced data analytics, cost modeling, and TCO analysis in support of performance improvement, sourcing and negotiating strategies
Develop globally applicable policies and processes to support decentralized supply chain activities, and ensure they’re understood and applied effectivelyImplement and lead Sourcing Category Management across the categories of pharmaceuticals/health, finance, indirect, equipment, leasing and construction
Develop cost-savings targets and savings strategies as a program across IRC
Be hands-on regarding sourcing including RFX, negotiations and contracting to put in place the right suppliers
Ensure that every supplier relationship is set up for future continuous improvement of cost down and lead the measurement and review process that ensures delivery of ongoing improvement
The complexity of categories and projects require high quality project and program management skills and a proven ability to manage change both internally and externally
Ensure procurement meets donor guidelines across IRC
Develop a diverse sourcing program for IRC and ensure IRC sets and meets small business and diversity goals
​Key Working Relationships: 
Position Reports to: Chief Global Supply Chain OfficerPosition directly supervises: HQ Global Procurement team, based in NY, Nairobi and BeirutOther Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Global Supply Chain Operations Team, country programs, HQ departments
External: suppliers
Job Requirements:
Experience in a global non-profit, specifically with major donor requirements and operating in complex environments
Experience in developing structured strategic sourcing methodology and leading cross-functional teams.
Expert knowledge of: supply chain management best practices, strategic sourcing, inventory management, and purchasing systems.
Experienced and well-versed in fraud prevention practices in procurement
Effectively manages ambiguity.
Minimum 12 years of Procurement related experience
Must have proven project management skills and experience, excellent communication skills, advanced influencing capabilities, the ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, and a team building work style
Requires a demonstrated record of initiative, problem solving, and change management
C-Level presentation skills, negotiation and relationship skills
Provide fact based recommendations and development of market and industry analysis
Superior supplier negotiation skills through the use of industry facts and data as well as research on supplier’s financial conditions and market positions
Bachelor’s degree required

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