Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations (affiliates)
committed to creating a just world without poverty. In Nigeria Oxfam
works in the areas of Economic Justice/Sustainable Livelihoods,
Humanitarian Programming to save lives, Advancing Gender Justice and
Good Governance, adopting a right based approach.
We are recruiting to fill the
SUPPLY AND LOGISTICS MANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a key strategic hire for the organisation as you will manage the full supply chain function for Oxfam in Nigeria
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Procurement Planning & Management:
Identify,
evaluate, develop, monitor implementation and update annual procurement
plans with clear specifications regularly to support needs based on
requirements stated in Country plans and budgets.
Lead on development
of high impact cost savings and service delivery models for strategic
sourcing, and within the context of the specific performance
aspirations, business plans and Oxfam Procurement Policies.
Develop
framework agreements with suppliers to allow Oxfam more flexibility
around goods or services contracted both in terms of volume and
relevance of goods and services while ensuring that each purchase
represents the best value.
Organise procurement & tendering
processes in a manner that meets the five metrics of delivering goods
and services with a) right quantity, b) right quality, c) right price,
d) right time and e) the right location.
Develop simple tools and
make them available for State Supply and Logistics staff while working
to decentralise procurement to State levels
Seek approval for bid
proposals and specifications; composes requests for review by the
relevant Committees and presents recommendations on purchase contracts
requiring Management and/or Board approval to the Country Director for
preliminary review sign off.
Evaluate price and past performance of
contract and seek approval where there are price increases and/or
reductions as appropriate
Ensure optimal cost, quality and service
delivery via efficient procurement scheduling, inventory minimisation
and customer order fulfillment requirements.
Oversee vendor selection
processes and selects top quality 3rd parties and partners based on
predetermined criteria and set Oxfam standards; makes suitable selection
recommendations to line manager and Country Director.
Ensures proper use of waiver procedures for deviation of standard procurement procedure; flag non-compliance to procedures.
Logistics & Warehouse Administration:
Monitor
supply and demand trends and develop inventory management and control
systems to ensure adequate stock levels, effective reorder processes,
loss prevention and efficient warehouse space usage.
Ensure
compliance with operational procedures for activities such as
verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, materials management
and handling, stock control/inventory management, including related
activity data and information management.
Approve the
salvage/replacement of damaged or outdated stock; ensures timely and
accurate accounting (asset disposal) entries are posted with respect to
such items.
Ensure cost efficient procurement, and continuous
availability of office equipment and supplies thereby facilitating
smooth day-to-day business operations.
Interpret contract provisions and review contracts for accuracy and changes prior to bid and renewal.
Contracts & Supplier Management:
Develop KPI's for measuring the performance of suppliers, and coordinate improvements to supplier performance
Manage
vendor relationships by clearly communicating expectations, monitoring
procurement and supply activities to ensure deliveries meet established
specifications and that applicable guidelines are met regarding the
quality of the items received timeliness and product availability.
Negotiate
favourable agreements and contracts to gain appropriate savings and
service levels; also ensures all legal contract requirements are met.
Develop
contracts and minimum service level agreements with service vendors;
also builds mutually beneficial relationships with these vendors and 3rd
party service providers.
Manage high value relationships with
suppliers, external contacts/government agencies, UN agencies and other
NGOs with regards to logistical matters. Works to effectively remove any
obstacles to ensure optimal delivery of services to the highest
standards thereby achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
Safeguard the integrity of procurement documents, upholding confidentiality and privacy in the course of duty.
Stock Reconciliation and Reporting:
Oversee
physical stock audits and reconciles inventory records; also manage and
coordinate periodic and annual inventory of stock items working with
Internal and External Auditors and Finance personnel.
Ensure periodic
updates and required management reports covering ordering, order
tracking, inventory levels tracking/stock control, purchase orders and
contracts, warehouse supplies and transportation planning &
scheduling.
Lead periodic Logistics Assessments using the One Oxfam
S&L LAT to establish current status and make work plans for the year
ahead; respond to Inspections and Audit/Examination queries as may be
required.
Anticipate and coordinate requirements for institutional donor reporting.
Fleet Management:
Ensure
the use of fleet management systems to monitor costs and performance
and prepare management reports, using Terramar networks.
Develop Fleet management action plan:
Explore the possibility to implement Trackpoint tracking boxes.
Make a long term planning reviewing needs for transportation and maintenance
Make an analysis for Lease or Buy decisions
Ensure
that Fleet management operations comply with the relevant local
regulations governing transport and Oxfam standards and procedures.
Capacity Building:
Assess,
monitor, manage, develop, and implement learning interventions for
staff and partners (using PARCEL curriculum) and Oxfam Staff, in
collaboration with Supply and Logistics staff at a regional or global
level.
EDUCATIONAL, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCE
Masters
degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Business
Administration, Accounting, Finance or any other relevant discipline of
study.
Professional accreditation certification in Logistics/Supply Chain Management.
Minimum
of 8 years “hands-on” working experience in logistics/procurement
systems, warehouse and fleet management with an international NGO
including 3 years at supervisory level.
Good understanding of working
with donor requirements (EU/ECHO, UNHCR, DFID, USAID, etc.) and prior
experience of monitoring/managing budgets.
Excellent organizational,
problem-solving, communication skills (oral and written), report writing
skills and negotiation skills.
Well-developed conceptual, critical,
and analytical thinking with the ability to convey complex information
in a straightforward, interesting way, and influencing this to a wider
audience.
Critical focus on providing a superior service level to
managers and colleagues and delivering agreed results within time and
budget constraints and to expected standards.
Ability to represent Oxfam in a professional and competent manner with external individuals and organisations.
Proven
experience as a team worker and demonstrably cooperative with members
of other teams, responding quickly and accurately to queries and issues.
Experience using a computerised system (Ms. Word, Excel, Procurement software etc.)
Commitment
to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting
women’s rights and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects
of Oxfam’s work.
Knowledge or appreciation of Nigeria in terms of its
political, economic and social trends plus a good understanding of the
key development and humanitarian issues in the region.
Strong experience with Oxfam business systems including OPAL, TRACKPOINT, HELIOS and Oxfam tool will be an advantage
WHAT WE OFFER
Oxfam
(Novib) is committed to providing you with a competitive, fair, and
comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our
donors.
The international salary range for this position is set in
scale 9 with a salary range between € 2962, to € 4557, monthly gross
based on 40 hours a week.
DUE DATE: 18th August, 2017
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Supply and Logistics Manager at Oxfam Nigeria
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