Essential Responsibilities
Coordinate CCS procurement activities according to the Field Procurement Policies and Procedures, SOPs and donor rules & regulations.
Act as Head of Procurement for the CCS Secretariat, with primary focus on FSP contracting
Support the set-up of a common payment system for cash programming, supporting development of guiding rules and governance structures.
Identify CCS partner procurement and compliance requirements for participation in aggregate payment architecture, developing solutions that serve the widest diversity of members' institutional procurement processes and norms.
Lead the negotiations, contracting, and management of financial service providers, proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen and expand FSP capacity and performance.
Lead procurement of technology vendors and platform operators that will support implementation of aggregate payment architecture.
Ensure that the procurement department supports the program efficiently and compliantly.
Interact with contractors, in coordination with the CCS Program & Operation teams.
Ensure that the required documentation of supplies and transactions are completed to standards.
Prepare status reports on deliveries for P&L and office Management and recipient of supplies.
Maintain thorough procurement files as outlined in the MC procurement policy.
Coordinate with the Warehouse on delivery of items including completion of Goods Received Notes, storage of items and transfer of items to field sites, as needed.
Ensure that Mercy Corps' procurement activities are legal and moral.
Enforce proper use of procurement ceilings and approval procedures.
The Procurement Manager will conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
TEAM MANAGEMENT
Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
Promote accountability, communicate expectations, and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.
Supervise, hire, and orient new team members as necessary.
Provide team members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance and reach objectives.
Contribute to country team-building efforts, help team members identify problem-solving options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.
Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills
Degree in a relevant business field or professional procurement qualification is desired.
Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement management at a large scale.
Experience with procurement for cash and voucher programming required, preference for experience with digital payments and/or financial service providers.
Extensive work experience in procurement management, preferably in the humanitarian or development sector.
In-depth knowledge of procurement principles, regulations, and best practices.
Strong expertise in establishing and managing MPA/MSA contracts across multiple categories.
Proven ability to lead and coordinate procurement activities in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Experience and/or interest in developing governance systems to guide common solutions and services for shared humanitarian challenges.
Experience and/or interest in applying market systems development principles to procurement.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with the PROSOURCE procurement system is highly desirable.
Strong organizational skills; ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel.
Excellent oral and written English skills.
High level of computer skills on MS Office programs.
A demonstrated ability to multi-task and process information into action as to not delay program activities.
A clear understanding of procurement ethics and donor compliance is essential
Experience in the development of shared or interoperable payment schemes desirable but not required.
