Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is seeking a Procurement Specialist for the Deliver project in our Arlington, VA office.
Our Business
Crown Agents USA (CA-USA), the U.S. incorporated subsidiary of Crown Agents, provides direct technical assistance, capacity development, and procurement services to stimulate economic growth, establish good governance, and improve health outcomes across the developing world. Since its incorporation in the United States in 1998, CA-USA has provided technical assistance services and support to U.S. Government agencies and international organizations such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), and the Gates Foundation.
Role & Responsibilities
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the management of procurement requisitions for contraceptive, pharmaceutical, and related products. Responsibilities include preparation of RFPs, tenders, purchase orders, and the negotiation of awards, with a focus on Public Health. The Procurement Specialist will work under the Director of Procurement as part of a team.
Specific Responsibilities
Qualifications
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 M/F/D/V.
Candidate must be able to demonstrate legal right to work in the United States.
Crown Agents USA will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with qualified disabilities in accordance with the ADA. If you require a reasonable accommodation for our application process, please contact our Recruiting department at ADArequests@crownagents.com. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis only.
Our Business
Crown Agents USA (CA-USA), the U.S. incorporated subsidiary of Crown Agents, provides direct technical assistance, capacity development, and procurement services to stimulate economic growth, establish good governance, and improve health outcomes across the developing world. Since its incorporation in the United States in 1998, CA-USA has provided technical assistance services and support to U.S. Government agencies and international organizations such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), and the Gates Foundation.
Role & Responsibilities
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the management of procurement requisitions for contraceptive, pharmaceutical, and related products. Responsibilities include preparation of RFPs, tenders, purchase orders, and the negotiation of awards, with a focus on Public Health. The Procurement Specialist will work under the Director of Procurement as part of a team.
Specific Responsibilities
- Manage the procurement process including international procurement and tendering.
- Facilitate the management of relationships with major suppliers for timely performance of the procurement process in the acquisition of quality assured commodities.
- Work under the direction of the Procurement Manager in the preparation and execution of contract mechanisms, including purchase orders and major framework agreements with vendors (IQCs).
- Work closely with the Demand Planning and Operations Managers on production quantities and scheduling.
- Work closely with the Quality Assurance Manager on product specifications and other product quality issues, and to ensure that all commodities procured under this contract meet the appropriate USG standards for quality, efficacy, and safety or other such appropriate standards.
- Follow procurement policies and standard operating procedures. May assist in developing standard operating procedures.
- Ensure that procurement is carried out in accordance with contractual requirements, including US Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
- Contribute to the preparation of requests for approvals and/or waivers.
- Monitor manufacturer performance and proposes solutions if problems arise.
- Ensure that procurement data in the management information system is maintained and up to date.
- Work with the freight forwarding team to expedite fulfillment of emergency orders as it applies to specific contract actions or negotiations.
- Work with the manufacturer, in-country teams, and programs in support of commodity registrations as required.
Qualifications
- BS/BA degree required.
- Post graduate degree/professional procurement qualification desirable.
- Two or more years experience in pharmaceutical, malaria and/or contraceptive markets.
- Commercial and negotiating skills in international supply.
- Strong self-management skills.
- Excellent organizational, planning, negotiating, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with USAID and other Federal Acquisition Rules.
- Excellent written and verbal English language skills required.
- Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office, including databases, spreadsheets and presentations; and ability to learn new software packages.
- Experience and availability to travel and work internationally.
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 M/F/D/V.
Candidate must be able to demonstrate legal right to work in the United States.
Crown Agents USA will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with qualified disabilities in accordance with the ADA. If you require a reasonable accommodation for our application process, please contact our Recruiting department at ADArequests@crownagents.com. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis only.
