JOB OPPORTUNITY

 SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATOR

World Vision International (Rwanda) is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 24 Districts of Rwanda.

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the position of Supply Chain Coordinator. The position will be based in Kigali at Head Office and reporting to the Supply Chain Manager.

 Purpose of the position:

The job holder is a key player in procurement planning in order to deepen our commitment to the most vulnerable children. He/she is responsible for coordination and implementation of all procurement processes in ensuring timely acquisition/provision of goods and services for WV Rwanda business.

 The major responsibilities include:

% Time

Major Activities

End Results Expected

15%

Planning

  1. Contribute to cross-functional planning activities to support clusters, regions, and projects.
  2. Support development of consolidated annual procurement plan and implementation plan.
  3. Proactively work on the implementation plan to initiate strategic sourcing activities in a timely manner.

Comprehensive sourcing plan/timetable in place

30%

Strategic Sourcing

  1. Develop a sourcing strategy after analyzing internal spend and external supply market.
  2. Establish vendor selection criteria to guide the evaluation for their pre-qualification.
  3. Conduct vendor evaluation to identify potential vendors and develop negotiations plans.
  4. Facilitate the selection of pre-qualified vendors.
  5. Monitor market and vendors’ performance

  • Pool of pre-qualified vendors in place
  • Long term framework agreements with vendors in place
  • % of negotiated savings and calculated savings from baseline
  • Regular vendors’ performance reports in place

40%

Buyer Role

  1. Ensure timely processing of procurement requests within acceptable lead times.
  2. Receive and review purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy, and identify sources of supply if needed.
  3. Ensure that all Purchase Requisitions for technical items, works and/or services have been validated by the technical lead for specification accuracy.
  4. Perform sourcing event through the system using the Purchase Requisition raised.
  5. Ensure the specifications for goods, works and services are clear and complete, and the budget is available for the purchase request before the purchasing process is initiated.
  6. Issue tenders and provide analysis of tenders and include technical recommendations for Procurement Committee.
  7. Lead negotiations with vendors and ensure that savings are realized.
  8. Screen the selected vendor through Watchdog against the blocked party list (or sanctions list).
  9. Generate Purchase Order or Blanket Purchase Order from selected and approved suppliers.
  10. Ensure sourcing documents are attached to the appropriate Provision sourcing event.
  11. Maintain all documentation relating to the conducted sourcing event.
  • Programmes implementation supported on time
  • All sourcing events for spot buys are done through Provision
  • Available Tender documents, Bill of Quantities,  ToR’s  approved by a technical person
  • Issue Purchase Order with savings realized on the tender
  • Screening Watchdog report available
  • Monthly report on issued Blanket POs available.

10%

Procurement Committee Secretariat

  1. Plan for Procurement Committee on regular basis.
  2. Recommend bid evaluation methods and prepare bid analysis reports for consideration by the Procurement Committee.
  3. Act as secretary to the Procurement Committee.
  • Financial and bids evaluation report available.
  • Availability of approved Procurement Committee Minutes

Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training.

  • University Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Law, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
  • 3 years’ experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Ability to analyze and report on Supply Chain Management and financial metrics
  • Strong understanding of market analysis, supplier performance evaluation, supplier development, and management
  • Well organized, with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to priorities
  • Fluency in English

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

  • Partly having a CIPS qualification
  • Strong computer skills and solid background working with modern office software
  • Strong writing skills
  • Critical thinking and innovative, with an ability to research, analyze and evaluate components of supply chain processes
  • Self-motivated with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment

Salary:

  • The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience:

NB:    Women are highly encouraged to apply.                                                                                                                     

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda

If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.

In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org(no applications will be accepted through this email)

The closing date for submission of applications is July 26, 2019; no late applications will be accepted.

As a child-focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

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