Supply Chain Manager Job at Save the Children, 9th May, 2018

Save the Children is a leading international organization helping children in need around the world. First established in the UK in 1919, separate national organizations have been set up in more than twenty-eight countries, sharing the aim of improving the lives of children through education, health care and economic opportunities, as well as emergency aid in cases of natural disasters, war and conflict. In Nigeria, Save the Children has been working since 2001. The early focus was on getting children actively involved in shaping the decisions that affect their lives. Today, Save the Children is working in seven federal states - Zamfara, Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi and Kaduna - focusing on providing basic healthcare and protecting children. We are recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager Location: Abuja, Nigeria Job Type: Full-time Role Purpose

The Supply Chain (SCM) Manager is a key position in the Logistics Department, reporting to the Country Logistics Manager.
S/he is responsible for the procurement in coordination with the Regional/International Procurement Unit and onward supply to the field areas.
S/he will have the task to manage the Abuja Central Procurement Unit (CPU) under the supervision of the Country Logistics Manager.
S/he ensures that SCI and Donor’s policies and procedures are fully implemented, will set up and/or strengthen internal control mechanisms and provide support and capacity building to Abuja staff, field bases staff and coordination staff to ensure successful activities under the Central Supply Unit and compliance to SCI and Donor’s standards.

Scope of Role:

Reports to: Country Logistics Manager
Staff directly reporting to this post: Procurement Team (4) and in dotted line Procurement team from the Field Offices

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
Coordinate customs processes for international purchases
Oversee stock management is done accordingly to SCI standards and support TIM (Total Inventory Management) implementation and usage.
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 Preferred Supplier Lists for key purchases according to the Country strategy
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 RPU-IPU for international orders, ensuring that orders are placed in a timely manner, discrepancies are proactively resolved, and invoices paid during project period

Qualifications and Experience

Relevant Degree and Post-Graduate qualifications
Demonstrated minimum of 5 years’ experience in logistics management and especially in procurement in the INGO sector
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.
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;
Previous experience in Procurement Contracting is essential for this role;
Problem-solving ability (Proven analytical skills in isolating priorities and tackling them);