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Save
the Children is working to strengthen health systems and support
maternal and child health in four northern states. Much work needs to be
done for Nigeria to deliver its promises on Millennium Development
Goals 4 and 5 (which aim to reduce child mortality and improve maternal
health) before 2015.
PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION
The
Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) Manager is a key position in
the Logistics Department, reporting to the Country Logistics Manager.
S/he is responsible for procurement and stock management and coordination with the International Procurement Unit.
S/he will have the task to set up and manage the Abuja Procurement Unit under the supervision of the Country Logistics manager.
S/he
ensures that SCI policies and procedures are fully implemented, will
set up and strengthen internal control mechanisms and provide capacity
building to field and coordination staff to ensure compliance to SCI and
donor standards.
Key Areas of Accountability
Ensure that all
procurements are compliant to SCI and donor standards, and that policies
and procedures are institutionalized at all levels
Set up and manage a country procurement unit in Abuja that will serve as procurement Hub
Ensure that internal control mechanism are in place and followed
Develop
Strategic and tactical procurement in Nigeria Country Office to avoid
ad hoc procurement and to have a pro-active procurement department
anticipating needs and consolidating purchases via contracting strategy
or bulk purchases.
Put in place framework agreements and / or Preferred Supplier Lists for key purchases
Run periodically market surveys and market analysis to monitor the prices and availability of key items.
Capacity building of field and coordination staff on procurement and stock management
Coordinate
with field offices to ensure the regular and timely shipment of
required supplies; coordinate with pharmacist to put in place medical
delivery schedule
Coordinate with IPU for international orders,
ensuring that orders are placed in a timely manner, discrepancies are
proactively resolved, and invoices paid during project period
Coordinate customs processes for international purchases
Oversee stock management is done accordingly to SCI standards and support bases proper TIM implementation and usage.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Relevant Degree and Post-Graduate qualifications
Demonstrated minimum of 5 years’ experience in logistics management and especially in procurement
Experienced in running complex procurement procedures and in contract negotiation
Previous
experience in service subcontracting for financial services such as
cash distributions and e-vouchers will be considered an advantage
Experienced in running market surveys and market analysis
Previous experience with humanitarian assistance and / or with international organizations in Nigeria and / or the region;
Problem-solving ability (Proven analytical skills in isolating priorities and tackling them);
Capacity to maintain documentation and archiving system transparent;
Very good computer skills, especially on Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint;
Ability to work in an multicultural environment, to communicate clearly and work under pressure;
Ability to work independently, sense of responsibility;
Commitment to the values and principles of SCI;
Ability to pay support visits on the field in isolated areas;
Fluent in English
Demonstrate leadership and integrity.
Strong ethical standards, motivated to promote effective, efficient and transparent procurement function.
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DUE DATE: 9 March, 2016
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