Job Title: Â Supply Chain Officer-Procurement (US NGO Jobs)
Organisation:Â International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Duty Station:Â Palabek, Uganda
About the Company:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.
Job Summary: Â Â The Supply Chain Officer Procurement is primarily responsible for managing the procurement function at the Lamwo Office. This role involves ensuring that procurement requests are promptly fulfilled, enabling the timely delivery of goods and services. All tasks are carried out in a manner that ensures the best value for money while adhering to IRC’s standard operating procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate and coordinate with Programs and Finance to ensure integrated and harmonized operational systems in the Lamwo office.
- Collaborate with the Finance Manager to ensure that internal controls are met with minimum bureaucracy.
- Work with Supply Chain Manager to ensure effectiveness and implementation of the IRC’s standard operating policies and procedures.
- Implement job specific training to ensure that Supply Chain staff possess knowledge and skills commensurate with their responsibilities.
- Receive all Purchase Requisitions / Item Forecasts, review them for accuracy of the required information before onward processing.
- Ensure all procurements are fully and accurately documented and tracked, which leads to easy tracing of procurement records.
- Support the sourcing process through issuance of RFQ, RFPs and other sourcing tools to respective vendors.
- Participate in evaluations of offers received from providers (bid analysis and evaluation reports) Coordinate deliveries with suppliers, logistics team and requesters/clients in a timely manner.
- Participate in vendor performance reviews, market surveys and key procurement calendar activities.
- Maintain a database of good and reliable suppliers for different categories of supplies, goods and works.
- Preparation and submission of periodic reports as required by the department.
- Ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of IRC acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority, except in the normal execution of duty.
- Prepare a monthly activity report for submission to the Supply Chain Manager.
- Produce a monthly commitment status report.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- University degree in Procurement, Business Administration/Financial Accounting or Logistics related Program or equivalent (CIPS qualification will an added advantage).
- Fluent English (written and spoken).
- At least 3 years Prior experience of working in Supply chain management in a multi-cultural environment.
- Good communication and staff management skills.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Word and Excel spreadsheets; Outlook).
- Familiar with Procurement ERP systems.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Remains productive when under pressure.
- Knowledge of procurement principles and contract Management.
- Commitment to understanding IRC’s aims and IRC way.
- Demonstrates a systematic and efficient approach to work.
- Strong sense of personal integrity.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong supervisory skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Team spirit and problem-solving abilities.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below
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Deadline: 2nd February 2025
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