Purchase Officer at Solidarites International

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Contract Start Date: Projected contract duration is 6 Months - with possible extension

Main Responsibilities
Knowledge and monitoring of the market:

• Take part in the analysis of the local purchasing environment
• Update price lists and supplier files.

Implementation of Purchasing Process:

• Receive and process requests for quotes and IOFs after verification and approval by his/her line manager;
• Implement purchases while respecting the rules and approval procedures established by donors and Solidarités International;
• Ensure that products purchased correspond to the requirements of the purchase officer's requirements in terms of quantity and quality;
• Ensure that the format of, and information on quotes and invoices comply with regulations;
• Ensure compliance with administrative procedures for the management of advances and payment of suppliers;
• Establish and archive purchasing files in accordance with the rules of Solidarités International and its donors;
• Monitor and update IOFs electronically;
• Ensure that the format and information on quotes and invoices comply with regulations.

Reporting / Capitalization:

• Ensure the compilation of price lists and suppliers;
• Ensure the monitoring of IOF requests and inform purchase officers of the status of their orders.

Profile

• Studies: Diploma in Logistics, Purchasing or Supply Chain Management;
• Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar position with other INGO;
• Languages: English and Local Languages;
• IT: Good Knowledge of MS Office Word, Power-Point, and advance MS Office Excel knowledge;
• Qualification: Quick learner, Ability to work autonomously, Excellent organizational and negotiation skills, Flexibility to meet deadline, Hard worker.

What We Offer
Salary + food & housing contributions + social benefits (medical coverage, 24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by government, festive bonus, Life insurance - covering death and permanent disability) etc.