Procurement Manager, Egypt & Yemen (Remote, Arabic & English)

About the role

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Egypt and Yemen Country Office is looking for a Procurement Manager who will manage all systems and processes for local and international procurement of goods and services, supporting high-quality programming for the poor and vulnerable. The position reports to the Operations Manager, involves supervising a procurement team, and requires strong English and Arabic, with travel of up to 50% to Egypt and Yemen.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and oversee efficient procurement systems and procedures, aligned with organizational goals and compliant with regulations, and assess them regularly for improvement.
• Lead strategic sourcing, market analysis and vendor relationship building; implement supplier performance management and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Oversee the end-to-end procurement cycle, including supplier selection, contract negotiation and purchase order management, in line with procurement policies.
• Work with finance, logistics and administrative teams to manage expenditures and ensure timely supplier payments.
• Lead and develop the procurement team, foster a high-performance culture and keep staffing adequate.
• Use data analytics to track performance, prepare regular procurement reports for management and run risk assessments with mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and fraud prevention measures.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of work experience in procurement, purchasing management, logistics and administration, preferably with an international organization.
• Good knowledge of donor procurement regulations (e.g. USAID, EU, UN) and of international and national procurement rules and local market conditions.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience with contract terms.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, including to Egypt and Yemen.

Required skills

• Proficiency in English and Arabic.
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with database systems such as MS Access is highly desirable.
• Planning, coordination, prioritization, time management and analytical skills.
• Supervisory experience and ethical conduct in line with professional codes.

What we offer

• Benefits for U.S.-based staff include medical, dental, life insurance, vision and a retirement savings plan; benefits for candidates working outside the U.S. depend on the country of employment.