Procurement Assistant at Peace Restoration and Integral Global Development Initiative (PRIDE)

Job Description

• Procurement Officer to manage the organization’s procurement supply management system.
• This role will take the lead in executing effective and efficient procurement and supply chain services in ensuring values and competencies in maintaining transparent integrity and compliance with established procurement rules and regulations.

Terms of Reference
The Procurement Assistant under the supervision of the Admin/Finance Officer and will carry out the following:

• Ensure timely preparation of procurement plans for projects and monitor their implementation by controlling processes including receipt of requisitions, organization of RFQ, receipt of quotations, bids and proposals, evaluation and negotiation of certain conditions of contracts in fill compliance with our Procurement Manual and the guidance
• Be cognizant of lead time and supply chain logistics information to ensure project activities are not jeopardized
• Manage and monitor tendering processes, evaluation, contracting, contract management, legal considerations and payment conditions, contractors, performance evaluation and risk assessment
• Implement strategic procurement including sourcing strategy; supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, customer relationship management and performance measurement

Qualifications

• A minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Social Sciences.
• A Degree in a relevant field is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in logistics and supply chain management
• Relevant Certifications will be an added advantage.
• Proven working experience as a procurement Assistant or head of procurement for large organizations.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market
• Skills in decision-making, negotiations and networking.
• Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software.