International Procurement and Logistics Project Coordinator
Culmen International · Alexandria, VA · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Procurement & Logistics Project Manager
Responsibilities
- Serve as key decision maker in planning and coordinating procurement and logistics requirements on behalf of government client
- Manage and track procurement requests, purchase orders, and order lifecycle activities
- Maintain centralized visibility into order status, vendors, and delivery timelines
- Cook with internal teams and vendors to resolve procurement issues and delays
- Monitor and track project-related expenditures, including procurements and associated costs
- Support budget management by tracking committed and actual costs
- Identify potential risks related to cost overruns or untracked expenses
- Assist with financial reporting, invoice review, and reconciliation processes
- Coordinate with US Government and Embassy clients to identify best course of action for shipping and logistics of medical equipment and materials
- Support Culmen and Government with arranging import and export documentation
- Track shipments and coordinate delivery of materials and equipment
- Work with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely and accurate delivery
- Identify and resolve logistical challenges, including delays or discrepancies
- Maintain clear visibility into shipment status and delivery timelines
- Serve as lead project coordinator between Corporate, Government and Project stakeholders in regards to procurement and logistics requirements
- Establish and maintain tracking systems to ensure visibility across procurement and logistics activities
- Promote consistency in processes, tools, and documentation across teams
- Ensure all activities align with organizational policies and compliance requirements
- Support audit readiness through organized documentation and traceability
- Serve as a key point of contact for procurement and logistics-related inquiries
- Communicate status updates, risks, and priorities to internal leadership and stakeholders
- Support decision-making by providing accurate and timely data on orders and expenditures
- Manage expectations and coordinate priorities across multiple teams
- Identify process gaps and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and accountability
- Support forward planning by aligning procurement needs with upcoming project activities
- Train and guide team members on tracking processes and best practices
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and organizational discipline
- Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
- Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving