Excelent Career Opportunities in a Logistics Organization

This position holder will provide Technical Assistance to Partners in developing and implementing strategic commodity/supply chain strategies to reduce costs. S/he will strategically apply the full range of sourcing skills to negotiate contracts, analyze spending, formulate and implement commodity strategies and manage strategic supplier relationships.

 S/he will lead a commodity portfolio within the scope of the strategic sourcing process to drive cost out of the supply chain by managing commodity and negotiation strategies, sourcing, supplier selection/de- selection, evaluation and supply chain rationalization; and logistics - lowest total cost of supply. S/he will coordinate the selection and management of vendors so as to provide the organization with the highest levels of quality at the most efficient landed cost while ensuring adequate capacity, on-time delivery, and commitment to continuous improvement. 

Minimum Requirements 

A university degree or equivalent Pharmacy in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field 

A minimum of 10 years post-graduation working experience including program management 

At least five years professional experience at supporting international procurement and distribution of health commodities such as medicines, laboratory reagents, hospital and laboratory equipment and personal protective equipment. 

Ability to think strategically whilst maintaiping a pragmatic perspective

In-depth understanding of value chain concept. program development, program management, stakeholder management. market research and development, and Health commodity marketing 

Ability to communicate at all levels. 

Strong people management and interpersonal skills 

Excellent Business Development and customer service attributes is a must.