Senior MCC Procurement Lead | Donor-Funded Programs

XLA; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

XLA is seeking a Lead Procurement Specialist to direct the procurement team for an Interim Procurement Agent (IPA) contract supporting MCC. The Lead will run the full procurement cycle on behalf of the Accountable Entity under MCC PPG, SBDs and policies, contingent upon contract award.

Ideal candidates bring direct MCC/MCA procurement experience, 10+ years of public procurement, and leadership in complex bidding and contract processes, with fluency in English and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or recognized procurement certification (CIPS/MCIPS, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP, CPSM, CPSD) in lieu at MCC's discretion.
• 10+ years of public or donor-funded procurement experience, including 5+ years in a lead or management role.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Senior and Junior Procurement Specialists across goods, works, consulting and non-consulting services procurements.
• Plan and manage the Procurement and Grant Plan Package (PGPP), General Procurement Notices and the Procurement Implementation Plan.
• Adapt and finalize the Interim Procurement Operations Manual (IPOM) and Interim Bid Challenge System (IBCS) within one month of effectiveness.
• Oversee solicitation documents, evaluation panels, evaluation reports, negotiations and contract finalization.
• Serve as primary liaison to the AE, MCC COR and MCC procurement staff; obtain all required approvals.
• Enforce fraud and corruption prevention, conflict-of-interest controls and confidentiality.
• Deliver AE staff training, monthly execution presentations and market outreach events.
• Manage transition and handover of records to the compact-length Procurement Agent

Skills

MCC procurement experience

English fluency

Microsoft Office

Bidding documents development

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Procurement certification (CIPS/MCIPS, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP, CPSM, CPSD)

Job description

XLA is seeking a Lead Procurement Specialist to direct the procurement team for an Interim Procurement Agent (IPA) contract supporting MCC. The Lead will run the full procurement cycle on behalf of the Accountable Entity under MCC PPG, SBDs and policies, contingent upon contract award.

Ideal candidates bring direct MCC/MCA procurement experience, 10+ years of public procurement, and leadership in complex bidding and contract processes, with fluency in English and strong MS Office skills.