Sourcing & Supplier Manager (UN & NGO Goods & Products)

Sourcing & Supplier Manager (UN & NGO Goods & Products)

MMT Alliance – Global Procurement, Supply & Logistics Partner

📍 Remote → Nairobi, Kenya (Onsite)

Build a Global Supply Network That Delivers

MMT Alliance is building a high-performance procurement operation focused on supplying goods and products to UN, NGO, and Government contracts worldwide.

Backed by MMT Care (Australia), we are scaling rapidly with a clear objective:

Source competitively, deliver reliably, and support winning tenders at scale.

🎯 Role Overview

As Sourcing & Supplier Manager, you will build and manage a global supplier network across humanitarian, medical, infrastructure, and general supply categories. You will ensure fast, cost-effective, and reliable sourcing aligned with tender requirements.

🧩 Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard global suppliers across multiple sectors

• Source goods quickly and competitively for active tenders

• Obtain and compare multiple supplier quotations (pricing, lead times, quality)

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements

• Ensure supplier reliability, compliance, and delivery capability

• Work closely with pricing, bid, and logistics teams to align sourcing with submissions

• Maintain supplier database and sourcing records for scalability

• Support tender success through strong supplier strategy and cost optimisation

⚡ Performance Expectations

• Deliver supplier quotes within 24–48 hours

• Secure competitive pricing and reliable supply chains

• Maintain high supplier performance and responsiveness

• Contribute to improved tender win rates

🧠 Requirements

• Experience in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management

• Strong negotiation and commercial skills

• Understanding of global supply chains and logistics

• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines

• Experience with UN, NGO, or government supply (advantage)

💰 Compensation & Growth

• Competitive salary + performance incentives

• Growth into Senior Procurement or Supply Chain leadership roles

This role is critical — strong sourcing wins contracts.

Key Responsibilities – Sourcing & Supplier Manager🔹 Global Supplier Sourcing & Onboarding

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers across global markets

• Build a diversified supplier base across key categories: humanitarian, medical, infrastructure, and general goods

• Conduct due diligence on suppliers including capability, capacity, certifications, and compliance standards

• Establish a scalable and resilient global supplier network

🔹 Tender-Driven Sourcing Execution

• Source goods and products aligned with active UN, NGO, and government tenders

• Obtain multiple competitive quotations (pricing, lead times, specifications) within tight timelines

• Ensure sourced products fully meet tender technical requirements and specifications

• Support rapid turnaround to meet submission deadlines

🔹 Supplier Negotiation & Commercial Management

• Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery schedules, and supply agreements

• Secure cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality and reliability

• Drive continuous cost optimisation without compromising delivery standards

• Develop long-term supplier relationships to improve pricing and priority access

🔹 Supplier Performance & Compliance Management

• Monitor supplier performance across quality, delivery, responsiveness, and reliability

• Ensure suppliers meet required compliance standards (including UN/NGO expectations where applicable)

• Address supplier risks and implement corrective actions where necessary

• Maintain high standards of accountability across all supplier engagements

🔹 Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:

• Pricing / Costing Analyst
  

• Tender / Bid Specialists
  

• Logistics & Delivery teams
  

  
  

  • Align sourcing decisions with pricing models, bid strategies, and delivery plans
  

  • Ensure consistency between supplier capabilities and proposed tender solutions
  

🔹 Cost Analysis & Market Intelligence

• Analyse market trends, supplier pricing, and global sourcing conditions

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative sourcing strategies

• Provide insights to support competitive and strategic pricing decisions

• Stay informed on global supply chain risks and opportunities

🔹 Logistics & Delivery Coordination Support

• Collaborate with logistics teams to ensure feasibility of delivery timelines and routes

• Align sourcing with shipping methods, Incoterms, and destination requirements

• Ensure suppliers can meet packaging, documentation, and export/import requirements

🔹 Data & Supplier Management Systems

• Maintain and update supplier databases, pricing records, and sourcing documentation

• Track supplier performance, pricing history, and sourcing outcomes

• Build structured sourcing systems to support high-volume tender execution

🔹 Risk Management & Contingency Planning

• Identify supply risks including delays, shortages, or compliance issues

• Develop backup supplier options and contingency sourcing strategies

• Ensure continuity of supply across multiple regions and product categories

🔹 Continuous Improvement & Scalability

• Improve sourcing processes, efficiency, and turnaround times

• Contribute to building a high-performance procurement and supply function

• Support the organisation’s ability to scale sourcing operations globally