Procurement and Logistics Manager

About the role

Abt Global is recruiting a Procurement and Logistics Manager for a 12-month project in Ghana (October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027). Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the role covers procurement, warehousing and logistics for the project's site office, within a malaria vector control and HIV/AIDS programme. The manager works closely with finance and technical managers so that procurements fit the approved annual budget and comply with Abt's policies.

Key responsibilities

• Procurement: develop and own the forecast and supply plan, procurement strategy and timeline, and maintain a procurement tracker; draft and review RFQs, purchase orders and local consultant agreements; evaluate bids and run the evaluation committee as non-voting chair; coordinate vendor pre-qualification and master service agreements; ensure compliance with Abt and USG rules and keep procurement files audit-ready.
• Warehousing: develop and maintain a warehouse readiness plan, manage the central warehouse and assigned stores, supervise receipt, storage, picking, packing, dispatch and returns, and train warehouse staff; support project startup, transition and closeout.
• Logistics: coordinate campaigns, distributions, surveillance, trainings, field travel and equipment movement; monitor third-party logistics providers and maintain contingency plans.
• Support the Chief of Party in meeting contractual milestones and performance targets, and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree plus five years of relevant experience, or Master's degree plus three years, or PhD with no experience.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Preferred: minimum bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or a related field; at least five years of experience in procurement and logistics of commodities; experience in USG-funded programmes and knowledge of FARs and AIDARs; UNDP CIPS level 3 or equivalent.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word.
• Negotiation and analytical skills.
• Capacity to manage complex activities and complete tasks on short notice.