Procurement Expert at Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC)

Job Profile
The Executive Secretariat of the LCBC is currently searching for a Procurement Expert. The responsibilities include but not limited:

• Plan and organize the purchase and delivery of equipment, materials, stationery and office supplies and services.
• Negotiate with suppliers on prices, credit terms and discounts and arrange delivery schedules.
• Negotiate and administer contracts for purchase of materials, and/or services.
• Prepare and review requests for bids, process specifications and other exhibits required in the procurement process.
• Service tender board meetings and serve as secretary to the board.
• Arrange for the transportation of staff member’s households goods on initial recruitment, and separation from the service of the commission.
• Arrange transportation of equipment, documents and materials to conferences and meeting venues outside headquarters.
• Prepare periodic reports on procurement related expenditure and cost on procurement for budget purposes.
• Make an inventory and maintain LCBC’s movable and immovable assets.
• Organize and supervise warehousing and stock management for the commission.
• Propose an annual budget for new acquisitions
• Liaise with Chad Government authorities and other institutions to resolve problems with customs clearance, insurance, etc.
• Ensures the establishment of a single procurement management system comprising of (i) the planning of procurement operation, (ii) the monitoring of its progress, (iii) the analysis of the gaps between achievement and procurement plan.
• Ensures effective planning, monitoring and management of the entire procurement process of LCBC

Qualification & Experience

• Masters Degree in Management Sciences, Business management, supply chain management, material management from a recognized institution.
• A diploma in purchasing and supply/ material management would be an added advantage.
• At least 10 experience in similar capacity, 5 of which must be with international organization years’ experience in the field of Procurement and purchasing.
• Knowledge and proficiency of the most commonly used software (MS- words, excel, power point etc.)
• Language: Fluency in English and/or French;
• Age limit: 45 years old