Procurement Coordinator

The Procurement Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing procurement activities, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of goods, works, and services. They support program delivery through strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship development, and adherence to donor and local procurement regulations.

Responsibilities

Procurement Planning & Analysis

Develop and update annual procurement plan in consultation with departments; Conduct market and cost analysis, benchmark pricing and availability

Procurement Operations & Compliance

Manage full procurement lifecycle: requisition, solicitation, selection, contracting, delivery; Draft RFQs/RFPs, develop evaluation criteria, lead selection committees; Ensure compliance with donor/local regulations, maintain audit-ready documentation

Vendor & Contract Management

Build and maintain vendor database; prequalify suppliers; Manage contract awards and renewals, monitor performance, resolve issues

Coordination & Capacity Building

Liaise with finance, logistics, and program teams to ensure needs, timelines and budgets are met; Provide procurement training to staff

Tendering & Competitive Processes

Organize and lead tender processes with RFQ/RFP/RFI, oversee scoring and debriefing

Reporting & Documentation

Maintain procurement tracker, prepare monthly and ad hoc procurement reports; Support internal/external procurement audits

Required Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field

3+ years of procurement or supply chain management experience, preferably within an NGO or donor-funded context

Experience managing end-to-end procurement processes, vendor management, and contract negotiation

Proven track record in ensuring compliance with donor and local procurement regulations

Familiarity with procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa)

Preferred Qualifications

Strong knowledge of procurement lifecycle: planning, sourcing, tendering, contracting, supplier evaluation, delivery and payment

Analytical capabilities: cost benchmarking, market analysis, KPI tracking

Contract management skills and ability to draft RFPs/RFQs, evaluate bids, and negotiate for best value

Proficiency in procurement tools and systems (e.g., SAP PIR, Coupa, Oracle)

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and vendor relationship management

Full-Time