Procurement Manager at Solidarites International

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Beginning of contract: ASAP    
Contract duration: 3 (Three) months (with possibility of extension) - Probation period: 1 month.

Goal / Purpose

• The procurement manager supports the deputy LogCoo in implementing and supervising all purchases activities at mission level.
• In particular, he/she lends support to carrying out activities and the filing and archiving logistical documents.
• He/she temporarily takes on the basic tasks of the purchaser or storekeeper in their absence.

List of Main Tasks
Management of purchase:

• Assess the markets and identify the main and/or relevant suppliers
• Update price lists and vendor databases
• Control and ensure Solidarités International purchase procedures are respected
• Verify and process quote requests and IOFs
• Make purchase file for validation : quotation, bid analysis, contract …
• Proceed with the purchase
• Compose and archive purchase folders
• Negotiate prices, deadlines and methods of delivery
• Ensure that relationships with suppliers are monitored
• Coordinate with the stock/freight manager when  there is delivery
• Follow up the purchase planning with the purchase schedule
• Provide feedbacks on the status of the purchase

Human resource management:

• Assist with Log training sessions for the log  team
• Participate in the recruitment of his/her team
• Coordinate, plan and supervise the work of his/her team
• Appraise personnel under his/her direct supervision
• Validate planning, follow attendance of his/her team

Reporting:

• Preparation of the IOF follow up for the Monthly logistic Pack

Requirements
Personal abilities:

• Professional experience: experience in supply, purchase, management. experience in NGO is a plus,
• Personal qualities: dynamic, organized, methodical, team spirit, managerial skills, meticulous

Technical competences:

• Training: Academic degree such as Bachelor's in logistics, trade or Higher National diploma in procurement, business or equivalent.
• Languages: English, Kanuri, Hausa is a plus
• IT skills: Microsoft software practise (word, Excel)

Salary and Conditions
In accordance with SI’s Terms of Employment; for national staff in Nigeria.