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Supply Chain Administrator

WVI - Ethiopia Registration
Full-time
On-site
Eastern Amhara, Ethiopia

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!



Employee Contract Type:


Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)


Job Description:


Planning


1. Advise and seek approval of internal customers of modifications from original requests.


2. Facilitates across all parties the timely resolution of issues that could impact meeting the needs of the requestor and communities.


3. Identify alternative supply sources for materials/services not under contract


4. Work with Logistics to ensure safe delivery and receipt of ordered materials


5. Resolve conflicts with deliveries and suppliers


Strategic Sourcing


1. Execute the Market Assessment and Supplier Pre-Qualification process as per the set guidelines based on the set guidelines for the assigned categories.


2. Manage the RFQ/RFP Process including baselines & price survey methodologies as per the approved framework for the assigned categories.


3. Lead negotiations for the assigned Categories.


4. Supervise the Sourcing events Filed Offices and Assistance work relating to sourcing.


5. Preparation of Procurement Committee submission documents to ensure their comprehensiveness to allow an informed decision-making process


6. Facilitate Purchasing Committee meetings and ensure that proper documentation is maintained.


Supplier Contract and Relationship Management


1. Accurately complete the master data management form (or contract/supplier register)


2. Monitor and complete contract close-out, renewal or retender, as appropriate for the assigned commodities.


3. Ensure that contractual conditions and performance indicators are understood by the suppliers.


4. Identify & resolve or escalate contract-related issues both internally and externally.


5. Analyze supplier performance based on customer feedback information & other sources and coordinate with supplier for improvement.


Procurement Execution


1. Receive incoming Purchase Requisitions (Pending Buyer Action), verify specifications are clear, conduct sourcing event if required items are not already on contract, update the PR with actual supplier record and release PR for approval.


2. Follow Procurement Polices and guidelines in Supplier Award decisions under the applicable threshold.


3. Manage PO Change requests coordinating with Requesters, Budget Owners and Suppliers


4. Consolidates all required documentation for presentation to Finance for timely supplier payment for materials and services delivered.


Data Management, Analysis and Reporting


1. Collect and analyze organization-wide data to support decision-making


2. Provide support in the design of the business metrics to monitor SCM performance and alerting management when the performance trigger is violated


3. Conduct spend analysis to support strategic sourcing activities, and Supplier Relationship Management


4. Prepare summary report of supplier bid responses for Procurement Committee award decision meetings


5. Track and analyze procurement performance and savings against established target levels


Process, Procedure and Policy


1. Conduct all procurement related tasks as per the approved procurement policies, processes and guidelines.


2. Advice management regarding any challenge / risks / impractical guidelines.


3. Collect customer feedback relating to the policies, processes and guidelines, and report to NO Management for improvements or change,


4. Review with Partners / Sub-Grantees, their SCM Policies, procedures and etc. to identify any gaps, document them under assessment reports, and capture under capacity building plans.


Systems Development and Implementation


1.Collect and collate useful data which can be used to improve the general systems established and communicate this information to immediate Supervisor


Control and Compliance


2. Conduct supplier pre-qualification for all new-suppliers and maintain records.


3. Participate in development of risk identification & assessment tools, registers and other tools and assessing SCM and contractual risks for procurements of goods, works or services.


4. Maintain proper filing and record keeping as per the guidelines set by the management.


5. Coordinate with Requesters to close out open POs in a timely manner.


6. Implementation of agreed audit recommendations in the procurement process as per the guidance given by the HoD.


7. Participate in process to Review Partners / Sub-Grantees, internal control system in the procurement process to identify any gaps, document them under assessment reports, and capture under capacity building plans.


8. Periodically monitor the progress on implementation of recommendations and update the management of all parties.


Training and Capacity Building


1) Coordinate, participate in, and/or train staff from Supply Chain Staff and other WVI Departments on WVI Procurement Policies, Processes, and Systems


2) Conduct Partners' / Sub-Grantees' capacity assessment and capacity building plans as per set framework / guidelines.


3) communicate log cluster and attend a regular meeting with the WFP cluster and report the update on time



KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE



Required Professional Experience:


A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Procurement and Logistics, with regards to the designing, planning, implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development, emergency and advocacy projects and at least 2 years’ experience in managing complex grants and programs/projects with significant experience in overseeing large multi-year program.


Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification:


BA/Bsc Degree in supply Chain Management, Business Administration Management and related fields. Master’s degree is an advantage



Applicant Types Accepted:


Local Applicants Only