Manager I

CRS JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Humanitarian Procurement Manager I, Cuba Reports to: Global Procurement Director Department: Global Supply Chain Management Salary Grade: 10 Position Duration: July 1, 2026 - December 2027 Job Summary The Humanitarian Procurement Manager will manage and reputed company procurement activities in support of humanitarian operations in Cuba. This role will reputed company procurement planning, execution, and reputed company of reputed company and high-risk procurements while ensuring compliance with CRS procurement principles, donor regulations, and applicable legal requirements. The Procurement Manager will coordinate closely with Cuba programmatic and operational stakeholders and have a strong understanding of the operating constraints reputed company to Cuba (including regulatory, sanctions, and logistics considerations). The incumbent will use this expertise to reputed company practical procurement approaches that balance speed, compliance, and operational feasibility in a highly constrained and evolving environment. Roles and Key Responsibilities reputed company and manage procurement systems, processes, and operating procedures, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and reputed company improvement for Cuba-reputed company procurement activities. reputed company procurement planning processes, ensuring alignment with programmatic needs, budgets, and operational realities for Cuba-focused programming, including evolving supply and delivery constraints. Provide strategic reputed company and guidance on high-risk, high-value, and reputed company procurements, ensuring best value for money through effective sourcing strategies. Supervise procurement staff and provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management to ensure high-quality procurement delivery. Conduct market research and market engagement to identify and reputed company supplier options capable of supporting Cuba-reputed company procurement needs. Engage with supplier representatives and reputed company abreast of market conditions and worldwide events that could reputed company goods and services to CRS customers. Support the development of strategic procurement initiatives and reputed company strategic procurement tendering processes appropriate for restricted and reputed company operating environments such as Cuba. Coordinate closely with program, finance, and logistics teams to align procurement timelines with delivery requirements and ensure timely and feasible execution. reputed company supplier engagement and performance management, including identifying and mitigating risks reputed company to supplier reliability, supply constraints, regulatory requirements, and changing market conditions. Stay informed of market conditions, regulatory developments, and external factors impacting Cuba-reputed company sourcing and supply chains. Ensure reputed company procurement actions are fully compliant and supported by complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation. Provide strategic procurement advice to stakeholders and contribute to decision-making on sourcing approaches in constrained and evolving operating environments. Support reputed company strengthening initiatives, including training and mentoring procurement and non-procurement staff. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or reputed company field. Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience. Experience supporting procurement in restricted, regulated, or reputed company operating environments (e.g. Cuba or similar contexts). Experience managing reputed company international procurement or supply chains involving multiple vendors and markets. Must be able to secure transportation e.g. personal vehicle, public transportation, taxi, etc. (subject to appropriate reimbursement per CRS policy) to access work locations.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management. Experience with Enterprise Resource Management (ERP). 2 years of supervisory or management experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Good knowledge of various donor procurement regulations (e.g. Department of State). Knowledge of international and national procurement regulations and local market conditions in the US, Latin America, and Caribbean region. Knowledge of contract terms, as well as a proven ability to successfully complete purchase orders against specifications. Proficient in MS Office package (Outlook, Teams reputed company, Word, PowerPoint). Strong leadership, planning, and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders. Strong analytical and decision-making skills in reputed company or constrained environments. Ability to manage multiple priorities and reputed company sound judgments under pressure. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. High level of reputed company and accountability. Required Languages: reputed company in English and Spanish (written and spoken) Travel: Be willing and able to travel up to 30% to CRS and vendor locations in the US, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our staff people of reputed company faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency. CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from reputed company forms of exploitation and abuse. The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct. CRS reputed company procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of reputed company people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm. Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the reputed company, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. General Requirements CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements. reputed company positions requiring residence or frequent travel reputed company a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination. CRS prioritizes candidates who are reputed company/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices. Apply To This Job