ABOUT ORBIS
Orbis is an international nonprofit delivering sight-saving programs in over 200 countries and territories worldwide so that individuals, families, and communities can thrive. Currently, around 1 billion people across the globe live with completely avoidable blindness and vision loss. For over four decades, Orbis has been tackling this challenge by building strong and sustainable eye care systems that leave a lasting legacy of vision. Orbis runs dedicated country programs in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America; develops and implements innovative training and technology, including an award-winning telemedicine and e-learning platform, Cybersight; and operates the world’s first and only Flying Eye Hospital, a fully accredited ophthalmic teaching hospital on board an MD-10 aircraft.
JOB SUMMARY
As a member of the HQ Finance & Admin Department and Supply Chain Team, the Senior Manager, Global Procurement & Supply Chain oversees global sourcing and procurement, supplier governance, international logistics, compliance with donor and regulatory requirements, and organization‑wide capacity building across Orbis programs. This role contributes by ensuring high‑quality, cost‑effective, and compliant delivery of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, ophthalmic supplies, and operational goods globally. The Senior Manager, Global Procurement & Supply Chain also provides surge support to the Flying Eye Hospital (FEH) and Hospital Based Training events.
LOCATION
Remote or Office-Based in an Orbis Location
REPORTING & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Director of Supply Chain and works closely with the Country Program and Global Teams.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Establish global SOPs and compliance frameworks for procurement and supply chain.
- Lead global risk mitigation and business continuity planning.
- Oversee supplier governance, ethical sourcing, and donor compliance.
- Lead strategic sourcing and procurement of medical, ophthalmic, and operational supplies for country programs following Orbis’s global procurement and supply chain strategy.
- Conduct supplier due diligence, RFPs, negotiation, and performance management.
- Manage global procurement plans and ensure alignment with country programs.
- Oversee international logistics, import/export, customs, and global distribution.
- Strengthen inventory management, asset tracking, and warehouse coordination.
- Build procurement and supply chain capacity across global teams.
- Develop tools, training materials, and conduct audits and assessments.
- Collaborate with Clinical, Program, FEH, Finance, Legal, and IT teams.
- Serve as subject matter expert with suppliers, partners, and colleagues.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
- Minimum 5–7+ years global procurement/supply chain experience.
- Experience in medical or clinical procurement.
- Knowledge of donor‑funded procurement and international logistics.
- Professional certification (CIPS, CSCP, CPSM) preferred.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing for medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and ophthalmic supplies.
- Strong negotiation skills for contracts, supplier agreements, and pricing.
- Ability to conduct supplier due diligence, RFPs, and long term supplier management.
- Expertise in international logistics, import/export processes, and customs compliance.
- Strong understanding of donor procurement rules (USAID, FCDO, EU, corporate foundations).
- Ability to enforce ethical sourcing standards and quality assurance requirements.
- Skilled in analyzing supply chain data, performance indicators, and supplier metrics.
- Ability to identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement.
- Strong vendor relationship building and performance management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication across diverse cultures and time zones. Negotiation & Vendor Management.
- Ability to travel internationally
ORBIS VALUES & COMPETENCIES
At Orbis, our values and competencies are central to how we work and grow, both as individuals and as a global organization. These expectations apply to all employees and help ensure that we are aligned in our mission and impact.
Our Values in Action: We are guided by five values: Accountability, Commitment, Innovation, Integrity, and Equity. These values reflect how we engage with our colleagues, partners, and the communities we serve. We expect everyone at Orbis to model these values in daily decisions and behaviors.
Our Competencies in Action: These describe the key skills and behaviors needed to succeed at Orbis. They are used in performance discussions and to support career development across roles.
Click here for a quick overview of our values and competencies
To learn more about Orbis, visit out About Us page https://www.orbis.org/en/about-us
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
