Manager, Global Procurement Phones

GiveDirectly has delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty across 15 countries since 2011. We believe cash transfers are one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid, with the research to back it up. Our work has been covered by The Economist, NPR, TED, and The Washington Post. We are one of Time100’s Most Influential Companies of 2026. 

Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We support high ownership and real professional growth. Curious about what it's really like to work here? Read our values and hear from the people who do. If they resonate, this could be a great fit!

Priority Application Deadline: September 10, 2026 or until we receive a critical mass of applications

About this role

Phones are core to how GiveDirectly delivers cash — recipients need one to receive mobile money — and we buy close to a million of them a year across our country programs. That means constant coordination: what each country needs and when, which suppliers can deliver it, whether the price is fair, and what happens when a batch arrives damaged or a shipment runs late.

This role owns that end-to-end: forecasting demand with Programs, managing supplier relationships and orders, and keeping price, delivery, and quality on track across every country we operate in.

Reports to: Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain

Level: Manager

Location: Nairobi preferred; open to any GiveDirectly country office (New York, Washington DC, Nairobi, Kampala, Kigali, London) for the right candidate. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas in the U.S. or U.K. at this time.

What success looks like:

Metric

Definition

What Good Looks Like

On-Time-In-Full (OTIF)

% of phone orders delivered to country programs on the agreed date, at the agreed quantity

Consistently high OTIF, with early flags on any order at risk

$ Saved

Cost savings vs. baseline/list price achieved through negotiation, sourcing, and consolidation

Demonstrated year-over-year savings across phone spend

Programs Satisfaction %

Country Programs teams’ rating of responsiveness, communication, and reliability of phone supply

High and improving satisfaction scores, with issues resolved quickly

 

What you’ll do:

Forecasting & planning

• Partner with Programs and country Operations & Procurement Managers (OPMs) to build and maintain rolling phone demand forecasts by country and model
• Translate forecasts into purchase timelines that avoid both stockouts and overstock

Sourcing & supplier management

• Own supplier communication for feature phones and smartphones
• Run RFQ/RFP processes to bring on new suppliers where needed, in coordination with country procurement teams
• Track supplier performance and address quality, pricing, or reliability issues directly with vendors

Order & payment management

• Process and track purchase orders from request through delivery
• Coordinate with Finance on vendor payments, invoice discrepancies, and budget tracking
• Manage returns, warranty claims, and defective-device resolution with suppliers

Reporting & continuous improvement

• Track and report OTIF, cost savings, and Programs satisfaction on a regular cadence
• Flag emerging risks — price increases, supply shortages, customs delays — before they affect delivery
• Work with the Phone Inventory System Lead and Global Supply Chain on inventory visibility as new tooling comes online

What you’ll bring:

• Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates who have personal or professional experience in the low-income and/or historically marginalized communities that we serve.
• Language Requirement: English
• 2+ years in procurement, supply chain, or vendor/category management; electronics, telecom, or hardware sourcing experience is a strong plus
• Experience with demand forecasting and purchase order management
• Strong negotiation skills and a track record of managing supplier relationships, including resolving commercial disputes like returns and warranty claims
• Comfort coordinating across multiple African countries, time zones, and stakeholder groups (Programs, Finance, country OPMs)

Compensation

At GiveDirectly, we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third party salary aggregator to calculate what we believe to be competitive pay based on role, location, and cost of living. We also have a no negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles. Read more about our compensation philosophy here.

Unless otherwise noted, the benefits stipend may be used to cover benefits or taken as additional taxable income.

United States

• Base Salary: $99,440
• Bonus at Target Performance: 10% (~$9,944, with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization’s current performance multiplier, this amount would be $11,634 in 2025)
• Estimated Total Compensation at Target: $109,384+
• Annual Benefits Stipend: $21,393

United Kingdom

• Base Salary: £66,150
• Bonus at Target Performance: 10% (~£6,615, with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization’s current performance multiplier, this amount would be £7,740 in 2025)
• Estimated Total Compensation at Target: £72,765+
• Annual Benefits Stipend: £2,760

Kenya

• Base Salary: $65,000
• Bonus at Target Performance: 10% (~$6,500, with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization’s current performance multiplier, this amount would be $7,605 in 2025)
• Estimated Total Compensation at Target: $71,500+

This role is fully remote, so if you are not based in the US, UK or Kenya, we will share an estimated salary benchmark for the country you are based in during the hiring process. 

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Working at GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Commitment to Safeguarding

As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.

These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.

**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing,  reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or  exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**

Reasonable Accommodations

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at careers@givedirectly.org with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.

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