Heartland Alliance International recruitment for a Procurement Officer

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Heartland Alliance International, one of the world’s leading anti-poverty organizations, works in communities in the U.S. and abroad to serve those who are homeless, living in poverty, or seeking safety. Heartland Alliance International - Nigeria, is currently recruiting to fill the position listed below:   Job Title: Procurement Officer Location: Country Office, Abuja Contract Duration: 11 Months Job Description

• Candidates must meet the minimum requirements listed and should be committed to the promotion of human rights, regardless of age, ethnicity, class or gender.
• The procurement Officer will play a key role in procuring high quality and cost- efficient supplies.
• Follow Heartland Alliance Nigeria procurement procedures and guidelines; work closely with the Administrative Assistant to maintain an updated list of inventory.
• Filing procurement related documents according to provided procurement guidelines.
• Candidates must be willing to work with diverse population in a supportive and accepting manner.
• Heartland Alliance Nigeria seeks a detail-oriented, thorough, and organized Procurement Officer to oversee purchases and negotiating contracts with vendors on behalf of the organization.
• H/she will coordinate all phases of contractors/vendors sourcing and selection process.
• Evaluate procurement policies and make suggestions for improvement where needed.
• Track vendors’ payment in liaison with the finance unit.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, sustainable relationships with program staff, vendors and program recipients.
• 3 - 5 years experience as a Procurement Officer supporting international procurement and distribution of health commodities such as medicines, laboratory reagents, hospital and laboratory equipment and personal protective equipment
• Thorough understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding production planning, inventory control, purchasing, logistics, stockroom operations, and shipping/receiving
• Experience with donors funded program, and certification in purchasing and supply management will be added advantage.

  How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit a one-page cover letter, CV (not exceeding 3 pages) with 3 professional references (name, company, email and phone number) to: [email protected] Note

• Heartland Alliance International-Nigeria does not provide relocation allowance, Females are encouraged to apply.
• The subject of the email should be the applicants Full Name, Position title and location applied for, for e.g. Rose Gold Pharmacy Advisor Abuja
• Applications that do not meet the above specification will be rejected.
• Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

    Application Deadline   2nd January, 2018.

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