Population Services International Purchasing Officer

Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization, with a mission to measurably improve the health of poor and vulnerable people in the developing world by influencing their behavior, principally through social marketing of family planning and health products and services, and health communications. PSI has programs in more than 60 countries and works in malaria, HIV, reproductive health, child survival, and tuberculosis. PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. For more information, please visit www.psi.org

The temporary purchasing officer shall provide the purchasing unit with temporary support in the procurement for contraceptive, pharmaceutical, and related products. Responsibilities include preparation of RFPs, tenders, purchase orders, and the negotiation of awards for a portfolio of countries or commodities. S/he will work with the Senior Purchasing Manager and will be part of a purchasing team. The assignment shall be based in Washington, D.C and shall be for minimum of 6 (six) months. The assignment requires an individual who significant public procurement purchasing experience and has a broad knowledge of supply chain. This position may turn into permanent position.

QUALIFICATIONS: • BA/BS degree or equivalent experience. • At least 5- 7 years progressive experience in procurement, logistics or a related field within international development. • Must be strong and solid in USAID and other Federal Acquisition Rules. • Strong team spirit. • Some experience working with purchasing modules within an ERP system. • Exceptional communication skills. • Able to multi-task and take initiative. This is an opportunity for an experienced buyer seeking to utilize his/her purchasing and/ procurement experience from international development, public procurement and/ public sector background to the supply chain of a cutting edge international non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health of people in the developing world.

How to apply:

APPLY ONLINE at http://www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.