Procurement and Supply Chain Manager

About the job

This position is with EAII Advisors, Evidence Action's technical partner in India. About EAII EAII Advisors, Evidence Action's technical partner in India, supports state governments in delivering evidence-based public health programs, including safe drinking water initiatives and school and Anganwadi-based National Deworming Day and iron and folic acid supplementation. Operating across 10 state ... s, EAII Advisors provides technical assistance to ministries of health, education, water, and women and child development, reducing health burdens in impoverished communities and improving the long-term wellbeing of children and families. The Role Lead end-to-end procurement and supply chain management for EAII, with a strong focus on the India Safe Water Program. Responsibilities Strategy, Planning & Market Shaping - Develop procurement and supply chain strategies aligned to organizational and program goals - Lead category management, market intelligence, and multi-year sourcing/vendor strategies - Prepare annual procurement plans, demand forecasts, and collaborate on market-shaping initiatives Procurement & Vendor Management - Lead end-to-end procurement processes for goods and/or services including composite supplies (RFPs/tenders, evaluations, negotiations, awards) - Build, manage, and develop vendor ecosystems for all regular procurement of goods and services that also includes chlorination devices, O&M, and consumables - Establish vendor performance frameworks, scorecards, databases, and relationship management practices ... (content truncated for clarity)...

Qualifications

• MBA or postgraduate degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Costing, Law, Engineering, or related field
• 10-15 years in procurement & supply chain roles with a minimum 5 years in mid - Senior leadership positions

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance with IPD and OPD provisions
• Life and Accidental insurance
• PF, ESIC and Gratuity as per statutory requirements
• Generous leave
• Mental and physical well-being benefits

About the company

At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations. Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we're making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 11 countries, our team of 900+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions. Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains. Through Safe Water Now, we've saved the lives of over 15,000 children. Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives.