Manager, Global Markets Team

Manager Position Overview

The Manager will develop market-shaping strategies to improve procurement efficiency and affordability of commodities across the Global Markets Team's portfolio. They will collaborate with the team lead to negotiate access prices and design programs based on strategic priorities. The primary challenge will address procurement and affordability issues across multiple commodities and countries, working collaboratively with other CHAI teams to develop and implement a consolidated strategy to improve procurement efficiency and access pricing. Success in this role will be defined by implementing effective procurement strategies and successful price negotiations, ultimately driving measurable improvements in procurement efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.

The role requires a path builder who can diagnose and design solutions for procurement inefficiencies, and a skilled relationship manager who can build trust and buy-in with both internal and external stakeholders. We are seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial individual with outstanding analytical capabilities, problem-solving ability and communication skills. The Manager must be able to function independently in a remote environment and have a strong commitment to excellence. CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities : resourcefulness, humility, responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, and work ethic.

This position can be located in any of CHAI's programmatic countries upon approval. The role will require an ability to travel internationally up to 40%, meeting stakeholders and coordinating cross-regionally.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose procurement inefficiencies and develop solutions to address affordability challenges, collaborating with CHAI teams and external stakeholders.
• Perform analytical tasks, including demand forecasting, pricing analysis, and market dynamics assessments.
• Design and implement market-shaping strategies to improve procurement efficiency and affordability of commodities across multiple countries and product areas.
• Support negotiations with pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies on pricing and access programs and assist the team lead in developing strategic partnerships.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and help manage a highly political, complex ecosystem of actors with varying interests, including government partners, donors, and life sciences companies, to secure buy-in for market-shaping initiatives.
• Work with GMT leadership and CHAI teams to align strategies with broader health system goals and achieve program deliverables.
• Effectively represent CHAI to external partners, donors, and industry forums, ensuring alignment with its strategic priorities.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and other analyses to inform global policy and increase the evidence base for high-impact interventions. Present findings of analyses to internal and external audiences
• Identify and recommend new initiatives and workstreams aligned with strategic goals, supporting funding opportunities and strategic partnerships through stakeholder engagement.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposal writing and donor engagement
• Travel up to 40% to engage with stakeholders, lead negotiations, and represent CHAI at key meetings and events.

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