Temporary Procurement Specialist

Temporary Procurement Specialist, Finance

Location:
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:
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Execute G&A-funded procurement actions from initiation through vendor
selection, including drafting RFPs/RFQs, organizing technical evaluations, and
conducting cost and price analysis.
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Support contract negotiations and execution processes, including the creation
of purchase orders (POs) and proper documentation within NetSuite.
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Interpret and apply federal and organizational procurement regulations; provide
policy guidance to staff as needed.
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Manage vendor onboarding and creation in NetSuite, ensuring compliance and
completeness.

Contracts
& Grants Support:
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Assist the C&G team in reviewing and processing awards, subawards,
modifications, and related documentation.
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Provide contractual guidance to internal requesters.
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Support the C&G Director with daily operational tasks as assigned, which
may include:
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Full lifecycle contracts and grants administration,
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Document and records management,
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Data entry and tracking,
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Development of templates, tools, and procedures,
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Participation in training or capacity-building efforts.

Qualifications:
Required:
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Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, public administration,
or a related field.
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At least 5 years of relevant experience in procurement and/or contracts &
grants administration.
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Solid knowledge of U.S. federal procurement regulations (e.g., 2 CFR 200) and
donor compliance requirements.
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Experience with procurement and contract management systems, preferably
NetSuite.
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Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
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Ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.

Preferred:
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Experience working in an international NGO or nonprofit environment.
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Familiarity with USAID procurement and award processes.
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Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management

Working
Conditions:
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Based at HQ or remote
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May require occasional cross-time zone coordination.
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This is a temporary position for approximately 3 months, with potential for
extension based on organizational needs.