Job Position - Department

Manager Procurement - Supply Chain Management

Experience

8-10 years of relevant, hands-on experience, including at least 2 years of experience leasing teams within the Supply Chain field.

Education

Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Business Administration or Related Field.

Last Date

7/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

Job Description

His/her primary work-streams/areas of responsibility includes but not limited to Procurement and Vendor management. To drive value in this function, the incumbent will:

• Ensure that all procurements are done as per IHHN procurement manual and donor policies.
• Enforce existing policies, processes and systems, and creatively suggest improvements where necessary.
• Work closely and collaborate with the program, communications, HR and finance teams to understand procurement needs accurately.
• Uphold IHHN values across all work, especially excellence, quality, personal commitment, and integrity.
• Find and build/maintain relationships with vendors/suppliers who can deliver on quality, timeliness and cost-effectiveness that IHHN demands.
• Demonstrate strong negotiation skills to secure reasonable prices where possible.
• Manage the workflow for the Procurement team so that procurement cycles run smoothly and without confusion. Additionally, build, train and manage an inspired team of Procurement staff.
• Evolve procurement processes to better support organizational needs while maintaining compliance with legal, audit and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure detailed and accurate record keeping for all procurement activities and archiving regularly for donor inspection/audits (internal and external).
• Maintain excellent records to process agreements and timely payments efficiently and ensure audit-readiness.
• Flexibility and readiness to undertake domestic travel whenever require.