MEDSTAR HEALTH
Temporary Procurement Specialist, Finance
Location:
If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description. 1101 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 500, Suite 500 Washington, District of Columbia, 20036 United States
Project HOPE is an international NGO with more than 1,000 engaged employees and volunteers who work around the globe, responding to the world's most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients, provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up, and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.
Code of Conduct: It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment. Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency.
Position Summary: The Temporary Procurement Specialist will support the HQ Procurement and Contracts & Grants (C&G) teams by managing procurement processes and contributing to award and contract administration. This role is responsible for executing General & Administrative (G&A)-funded procurement actions, ensuring compliance with organizational and federal regulations, and supporting a variety of C&G functions during a high-demand period.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Duties: * Execute G&A-funded procurement actions from initiation through vendor selection, including drafting RFPs/RFQs, organizing technical evaluations, and conducting cost and price analysis. * Support contract negotiations and execution processes, including the creation of purchase orders (POs) and proper documentation within NetSuite. * Interpret and apply federal and organizational procurement regulations; provide policy guidance to staff as needed. * Manage vendor onboarding and creation in NetSuite, ensuring compliance and completeness.
Contracts & Grants Support: * Assist the C&G team in reviewing and processing awards, subawards, modifications, and related documentation. * Provide contractual guidance to internal requesters. * Support the C&G Director with daily operational tasks as assigned, which may include: o Full lifecycle contracts and grants administration, o Document and records management, o Data entry and tracking, o Development of templates, tools, and procedures, o Participation in training or capacity-building efforts.
Qualifications: Required: * Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, public administration, or a related field. * At least 5 years of relevant experience in procurement and/or contracts & grants administration. * Solid knowledge of U.S. federal procurement regulations (e.g., 2 CFR 200) and donor compliance requirements. * Experience with procurement and contract management systems, preferably NetSuite. * Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. * Ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
Preferred: * Experience working in an international NGO or nonprofit environment. * Familiarity with USAID procurement and award processes. * Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management
Working Conditions: * Based at HQ or remote * May require occasional cross-time zone coordination. * This is a temporary position for approximately 3 months, with potential for extension based on organizational needs.
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If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description. 1101 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 500, Suite 500 Washington, District of Columbia, 20036 United States
Project HOPE is an international NGO with more than 1,000 engaged employees and volunteers who work around the globe, responding to the world's most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients, provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up, and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.
Code of Conduct: It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment. Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency.
Position Summary: The Temporary Procurement Specialist will support the HQ Procurement and Contracts & Grants (C&G) teams by managing procurement processes and contributing to award and contract administration. This role is responsible for executing General & Administrative (G&A)-funded procurement actions, ensuring compliance with organizational and federal regulations, and supporting a variety of C&G functions during a high-demand period.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Duties: * Execute G&A-funded procurement actions from initiation through vendor selection, including drafting RFPs/RFQs, organizing technical evaluations, and conducting cost and price analysis. * Support contract negotiations and execution processes, including the creation of purchase orders (POs) and proper documentation within NetSuite. * Interpret and apply federal and organizational procurement regulations; provide policy guidance to staff as needed. * Manage vendor onboarding and creation in NetSuite, ensuring compliance and completeness.
Contracts & Grants Support: * Assist the C&G team in reviewing and processing awards, subawards, modifications, and related documentation. * Provide contractual guidance to internal requesters. * Support the C&G Director with daily operational tasks as assigned, which may include: o Full lifecycle contracts and grants administration, o Document and records management, o Data entry and tracking, o Development of templates, tools, and procedures, o Participation in training or capacity-building efforts.
Qualifications: Required: * Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, public administration, or a related field. * At least 5 years of relevant experience in procurement and/or contracts & grants administration. * Solid knowledge of U.S. federal procurement regulations (e.g., 2 CFR 200) and donor compliance requirements. * Experience with procurement and contract management systems, preferably NetSuite. * Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. * Ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
Preferred: * Experience working in an international NGO or nonprofit environment. * Familiarity with USAID procurement and award processes. * Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management
Working Conditions: * Based at HQ or remote * May require occasional cross-time zone coordination. * This is a temporary position for approximately 3 months, with potential for extension based on organizational needs.
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