Senior Procurement Manager-Ukraine Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Kyiv, Kyiv city (Job ID 42282)

Description

Tetra Tech is powering a just energy transition for all. We are Leading with Science® to advance the clean energy projects and policies the world needs to achieve climate and decarbonization goals. We help create sustainable utilities and modern power grids; promote equality and inclusivity in the global energy sector; and work with governments, policy planners, investors, power project developers, and international development agencies to increase energy access, strengthen energy security, and power economies.

In Ukraine, Tetra Tech implements the USAID Energy Security Project (ESP), a seven-year project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the largest USAID project in Ukraine so far. USAID ESP's mission is to enhance Ukraine's energy security, improve the energy legal and regulatory environment in the country, and increase the resilience of Ukraine's energy supply to support the country's economic development and sustain its democracy. Tetra Tech is working closely with the Government of Ukraine to develop competitive energy markets and facilitate private sector-led energy investments to provide affordable, reliable, resilient, and secure energy for all Ukrainians. This project is expected to run through June 2025. 

 Position summary & job purpose:

Tetra Tech has an opportunity for a Senior Procurement Manager who will oversee and lead procurement activities for the ESP, including training a team of procurement managers and managing a comprehensive portfolio of commodities and service procurements. This is a full-time position for the period of 1 year with the possibility of an extension. This position will be based in Kyiv, but it may involve occasional travel. The position will be reporting to the ESP's Field Procurement Director. Learn more about ESP here.  

                      *Please note: Only Ukrainian nationals are eligible for this position.* 

Position responsibilities

• Oversee and conduct programmatic and operational procurements, including large-scale commodities and services, events, and office needs.
• Oversee and manage procurement staff, allocating procurement tasks based on experience, and workload, and as guided by the Field Procurement Director.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and develop pre/post-award documentation, including RFPs/RFQs, scopes of work, price justification, market research memos, negotiation memos, and supplier pricing and delivery timelines.
• Handle supplier business terms, such as transportation, packaging, insurance, and payment terms.
• Identify procurement needs in consultation with project subject matter experts and coordinate their interaction with procurement team members.
• Lead procurement/tender management, including drafting solicitation documents, managing internal trackers, and external reporting.
• Lead and manage procurement evaluation committees, negotiating contract terms with vendors.
• Develop procurement guidelines and manage the accuracy of financial and procurement file archiving.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance and/or Accounting required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience, preferably in a multinational company or with USAID-funded projects.
• Solid knowledge of FAR and AIDAR regulations.
• Experience in the collection and analysis of accounting data.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, in English and Ukrainian.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

Physical demands & work environment

• Possible occasional business travels. 

Project opportunity

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

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