Procurement Manager (Procurement Department)

Job Description

Title: Procurement Manager (Procurement Department)

Company Name: CARE Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ 5 to 7 years

Published: 6 Oct 2024

Education:
∎ Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Master of Social Science, or a related field.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ 5-7 years’ experience in the areas of supply chain management, procurement, or logistics, in INGO/NGO.
∎ Professional certification & training on SCM will be an added advantage.
∎ Sufficient knowledge on GoB policy relevant to CARE BD operations as it applies to Procurement and align those with organizational procurement policy.
∎ Experience to handle donors’ requirements to procure goods for project implementation.
∎ Strong knowledge of procurement and logistics planning and budgeting.
∎ Experience to manage procurement team and strong ability in team and capacity building.
∎ Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
∎ Knowledge of local and international supply chain regulations and standards.
∎ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
∎ Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools.
∎ Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and work under pressure.
∎ Proficiency in both Bengali and English.
∎ CARE Core Competencies as noted below:
∎ 5-7 years’ experience in the areas of supply chain management, procurement, or logistics, in INGO/NGO.
∎ Professional certification & training on SCM will be an added advantage.
∎ Sufficient knowledge on GoB policy relevant to CARE BD operations as it applies to Procurement and align those with organizational procurement policy.
∎ Experience to handle donors’ requirements to procure goods for project implementation.
∎ Strong knowledge of procurement and logistics planning and budgeting.
∎ Experience to manage procurement team and strong ability in team and capacity building.
∎ Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
∎ Knowledge of local and international supply chain regulations and standards.
∎ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
∎ Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools.
∎ Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and work under pressure.
∎ Proficiency in both Bengali and English.
∎ CARE Core Competencies as noted below:

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Job Summary:
∎ CARE is one of the world's leading international humanitarian and development organizations, committed to helping people in poor communities improve their lives and alleviate poverty. Founded in 1945, CARE is working over 121 countries to fight global poverty and marginalization. CARE has been active in Bangladesh since 1949 and is one of the largest programs in CARE confederation. Women and girls are at the core of all CARE programs because they represent half of the marginalized group and it is not possible to overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. CARE Bangladesh works to implement programs with long-term impacts that result in sustainable changes for the extreme poor and marginalized communities.
∎ The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all procurement activities, both local and international, for CARE Bangladesh. This role involves overseeing the Procurement Department, providing technical support to Field Offices, and ensuring compliance with donor, government, and CARE policies. The Procurement Manager will hire, train, and supervise procurement staff, prepare detailed job descriptions, and manage performance to ensure optimal team effectiveness. Key responsibilities include ensuring thorough vendor screening, approving purchase orders within delegated authority, and maintaining cost-efficient procurement practices. Ensure the procurement activities carried out by CARE Bangladesh are efficient, cost-effective, and value for money. Create a plan and best practices for the staff and operation of the supply chain process to guarantee that the organization's overall goals are met. The role requires fostering professional relationships with current and potential vendors, securing a broad supplier base for competitive bidding, and maintaining an approved vendor list for the Country Office. The Procurement Manager will also compile and review annual consolidated forecast plans with program management, coordinate with the Shared Services Center on purchasing modules, and keep senior leadership informed of key economic and business developments. This role also involves managing vendor contracts, overseeing the sealed bid process, and ensuring procurement activities align with CARE’s values of efficiency, transparency, and cost-effectiveness. Promote fruitful cooperation amongst relevant departments, projects, vendors, partners, etc. Make arrangements with the Shared Services Center for the administrative requirements and purchasing module. In addition to establishing the CARE Bangladesh Supply Chain Strategy, evaluate important business and economic concerns with the Head of Supply Chain and collaborate closely with them to support the execution of CARE's Supply Chain Transformation Project.
∎ Duration: Duration of the contract will be for two years.
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Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Compensation: Monthly gross salary: BDT 111,768 (Negotiable). In addition, CARE offers Provident Fund, Gratuity, Festival Bonus, Leave Encashment, Life and Health Insurance, Working Mother Benefits and Day Care Facilities etc.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Dhaka

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Company Information:
∎ CARE Bangladesh
∎ RAOWA Complex, Level: 7-8, VIP Road, Mohakhali, Dhaka - 1206, Bangladesh

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∎ RAOWA Complex, Level: 7-8, VIP Road, Mohakhali, Dhaka - 1206, Bangladesh

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 13 Oct 2024

Category: NGO/Development