Strategic Sourcing Officer at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Ref:IITA-HR-NRS2018-0031
Location: Ibadan,Oyo
Contract: 3-year renewable contract
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Develop strategic sourcing initiatives using appropriate models for the Institute both at HQ and other stations.
• Locate potential and reliable suppliers capable of creating and delivering values
• Raise, send, receive and analyze request for quotations (RFQs), requests for information (RFIs) and other related templates;
• Benchmark suppliers’ portfolios using applicable models
• Compile, analyze and interpret suppliers’ performance reports on regular basis with basic key Performance indicators.
• Develop and negotiate contract terms and conditions as relevant to specific contracts and Memorandum of Understanding for strategic partners
• Progress and monitor outstanding strategic orders to ensure quality and timely delivery
• Assist in the management of the supply chain web-site and Supply Chain Newsletter
• Maintain Strategic partners records and other documentations
• Review and assist in the development of specifications, terms and conditions with internal key stakeholders
• Assist in Procurement planning with key stakeholders towards the achievement of timely availability of critical materials and strategic services
• Carry out spend Institute spend analysis to reflect value and volume for effective category management
• Assist outstations in the management and monitoring of critical and high value contracts
• Receive and Interpret data of Supply Chain operational components to prepare reports on SC key performance indicators (KPI).
• Performs all other duties as directed by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• B.Sc /HND in Purchasing and Supply or in any discipline or CIPS II + 5 years or CIPS 1 +
• 7 years post degree qualification experience in a non-profit, donor funded international organization.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Have sound analytical mind, high integrity, good inter-personal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Have good knowledge of contract agreement, meet deadlines with little or no supervision Have excellent oral and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Be proficient in the use of computers and ability to handle confidential issues.

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.